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g~P�� St. Paul, Minnesota 55155 -40_ No p Minnesota Department of Natural Resources v Irl W 9 1 500 Lafayette Road �NATUNP Date: November, 1998 TO: Interested Recreation and Conservation Providers From: Local Initiatives Grant Section and Trails and Waterways Division Staff Subject: 1999 Grant Application Round Enclosed you will find information on various grant programs available for the 1999 application round. Included in the packet are program information sheets containing background information, specific requirements for each program and program contacts. Please review the materials carefully. For example, there are different dates for the submission of complete applications and information is printed on both sides. A series of public informational meetings on these grant programs will be held throughout the state in January. Please see the enclosed green meeting schedule for the dates and locations. If you are interested in applying for a grant, we recommend you return the Application Request Enffi as early as possible. This will allow adequate time for DNR staff to discuss the project with you and provide you with the appropriate application materials. Lead time may be required to meet application requirements, such as holding a public hearing(if required), having the project reviewed for any required permits, completion of an appraisal, etc. The Conservation Partners and Environmental Partnerships programs may be accessed by contacting the Region Grant Coordinators listed on the information sheets for those programs. Most of these programs are not funded at this time. Additional funding recommendations are subject to approval by the Legislature in the upcoming session. Initiating the application process now provides more time for project completion if additional funding is approved. The Legislature will also consider recommendations to increase the maximum grant amounts for Outdoor Recreation Grants from $50,000 to $250,000 and for Conservation Partners and Environmental Partnership grants from $10,000 to $20,000. Applications will be accepted for the larger grant maximum amounts with the understanding that if the grant limits are not raised projects will need to be adjusted. Notes In a change from former policy, applicants for Outdoor Recreation and Natural and Scenic Area grants may now receive funding for more than one project in any given grant period. Applicants for the trail grant program may also receive funding for more than one project. DNR Information: 612- 296 -6157, 1 -800- 766 -6000 • 17Y: 612- 296 -5484, 1 -800- 657 -3929 An Equal Opportunity Employer A Primed on Recycled Paper Containing a Who Values Divcmty 4 LM Minimum of 10% Pml- Consumer Waste