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Deadlines! The complete application is due on February 28, 2005 to be eligible for this funding cycle. Reimbursement Important Dates: grant awards will be announced in the Summer 2005. Funds will be available no sooner than November 1, 2005. Program Program funding comes from a portion of the revenue received by a federal motor fuel excise tax paid by the Introduction: users of off-road recreational vehicles. Approximately $1,000,000 will be available for projects in 2005. Of that total, 30 percent will be available for strictly motorized projects, 30 percent for strictly non-motorized projects and 40 percent for projects that can demonstrate both motorized and non-motorized use. How It works: A unit of govermnent must sponsor all projects; preferably in cooperation with a local trail organization. Applications will be reviewed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the state's trail advisory council, the Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association (MRTUA). With consideration given to MRTUA's recommendations, the DNR will make the final selections. If selected, the recipient will enter into a contract with the State of Minnesota after required environmental documentation is completed. State requirements as well as those by the Federal Highway Administration will guide procedures for reimbursement The DNR will only reimburse work that takes place after completion of the contract. Eligible Activities: Motorized (snowmobiles, off-highway motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles and four-wheel drive trucks) and non-motorized (hike, bike, mountain bike, ski, horse, in-line skate) trail projects are eligible for funding. . Maintenance/restoration of existing recreational trails . Development/rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and recreational trail linkages . Purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment . Construction of new trails on federal, state, county, municipal or private lands . Acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property for recreational trails . Redesiwrelocation of existing trails to benefit/minimize the impact to the natural environment Non-Eligible . Condemnation of property of any kind of interest Activities: . Construction of trails within federally designated wilderness areas (with some exceptions) . Upgrading, expanding, or otherwise facilitating motorized use or access to trails predominantly used by non-motorized users prior to May 1, 1990 on which motorized use is either prohibited or has not occurred. MRTUA Priorities The Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association has recommended the following priorities for 2005: for 2003: . Projects that accommodate both motorized and non-motorized uses, including same-season access corridors. . Projects that involve urban youth corps workers such as the Minnesota Conservation Corps will be gi ven special consideration. . Any eligible all-terrain vehicle, off-highway motorcycle, off-road 4x4 vehicle, and snowmobile projects. Priority will be given to trail projects and trail linkages to existing systems over equipment purchases. . For all horse, in-line skate, cross-country ski, hike, and bicycle, mountain bicycle projects, priority will be given to trail linkages and restoration to existing trail systems, necessary trail facilities, or trail signage to improve safety. Local Match: Fifty percent (50%) "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal is required. . Neither this funding source nor the cash match can be used for in-house labor services and/or to meet existing payroll (i.e., only contract services, materials and supplies are reimbursable) . Regional Trail Grant Program, Local Trail Connections Grant Program and Outdoor Recreation Grant Program are not eligible cash matches for this program. . Federal funds can be used as the cash match as long as the share attributable to the federal government is less than 95 percent of the cost of the project . This program may be used in tandem with 2005 DNR Grant-in-Aid Agreements for capital improvements to pay for activities eligible under both programs (contract services, materials, etc.) Grant Amount: Project proposals must result in at least $1,000, and no more than $100,000 of reimbursement Project Period: Funded projects will need to begin promptly after an agreement has been completed between the State and the applicant. Projects must be completed prior to June 30, 2006. Disbursement: Grants are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and oaid for before reimbursement can take place. FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAIL PROGRAM Information Sheet 2005 For Application Requests or other information: Tim Mitchell Statewide 651/297-1718 Forrest Bee Northwestern MN 21Sn55-3969 Les Ollila Northeastern MN 218/327-4409 Dave Wolff Southern MN 507/359-6066 Dan Collins Metro/Central MN 651n72-7936 Send application request to: Trail Recreation Section DNR/Trails and Waterways Division 500 Lafayette Road, Box 52 St Paul, MN 55155-4052 Fax (651) 297-5475