Missouri Department of Natural Resources has begun accepting grant applications from private organizations and municipal, state and federal agencies for the fiscal year 2008 grant round of the federal Recreational Trails Program.
The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration as part of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users. A minimum of $900,000 is expected in this cycle.
Eligible project categories include development of trail development or renovation and preservation. All grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis; a minimum 20 percent match is required for projects. Applications must be postmarked by July 18.
To assist potential project sponsors with the application process, Department of Natural Resources staff is planning grant application workshops throughout the state during June:
· Jefferson City -- June 4, 10 a.m., Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Conference Center, Bennett Spring Conference Room, 1739 E. Elm St.
·
Kansas City -- June 11, 10 a.m., Mid-America Regional Council, Westview Conference Room, 600 Broadway,
Suite 300
· Springfield, June 12, 10 a.m.
Myers
Alumni
Center , Hospitality Room, 300 South
Jefferson
·
St. Louis -- June 24, 10 a.m., East-West Gateway Council of Governments,
One Memorial Drive, Suite 1600
· Sikeston -- June 25, 1 p.m.
Sikeston
City
Parks and Recreation/Clinton Building,
501 Campanella Drive
For more information about the program or workshops, to access an application form or to register online for a workshop, go to www.mostateparks.com/grantinfo.htm. Applications can also be requested by contacting the Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks, Grants Management Section,
1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO
65101
or calling 573-751-3442.
or calling 573-751-3442.