Application information now available for the new DNR Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program

Applications are now being accepted for the new Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program administered by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). These grants help local governments acquire, develop, restore and maintain parks and trails of regional or statewide significance. Funding for this program comes from the Parks and Trails Fund, created by the Minnesota Legislature from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment approved by voters in 2008.

The overall program is called the Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program which consists of the Regional Park Legacy, Regional Trail Legacy and Solar Energy Legacy Grant Programs. More information and applications for these grant programs is available at www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/recreation/index.html. The application deadline is Nov. 13, 2009.

Questions related to these grant programs can be directed to the program staff identified on the Web site.