Outdoor Recreation Grants

Note: There is no funding currently available for outdoor recreation grants. However, the program remains in place in the event that there is funding available in the future.

Program purpose
To increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities.

How it works
Provides matching grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition, development and/or redevelopment costs of local parks and recreation areas.

Eligible applicants
Cities, counties, townships and recognized tribal governments.

Eligible projects
Park acquisition and/or development/redevelopment including, internal park trails, picnic shelters, playgrounds, athletic facilities, boat accesses, fishing piers, swimming beaches and campgrounds. Contact the Grants Manager with questions about other eligible facilities.

Minimum requirements
Project proposals must include at least one eligible primary outdoor recreation facility and have a total project cost of at least $10,000. Land proposed for development and/or redevelopment must be owned by the applicant or be part of an acquisition project.

Further information
Grants Manager
Local Grants Program
Department of Natural Resources
500 Lafayette Road, Box 10
St. Paul, MN 55155-4010
Fax: (651) 296-6047

Other related programs None.