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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources SO() Lafayetle Road 51. Paul. Minnesola5SIS5-40 Date: November, 2002 To: Local Grant Applicants vi. ~'1 From: Wayne Sames, Local Grants Section Tim Mitchell, Trails and Waterways Division Subject: 2003 Grant Application Round Enclosed you will find information on DNR grant programs available for the 2003 application round. Please review the materials carefully and thoroughly. Application requirements, such as due dates for complete applications, do vary. The total amount of funding that may be available for these programs is uncertain at this time. The Legislative Commission on Minnesota Resources (LCMR) has recommended funding for several of these grant programs. The 2003 legislature will consider these recommendations for funding. In addition, Congress will likely appropriate funds to the states for the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. A final allocation figure for Minnesota should be available after the first of the year. Other federal funding is expected for the Federal Recreational Trail Grant Program. If you are interested in applying for a grant, we recomrnend that you return the enclosed Application Request Form as early as possible. This will allow adequate time for the DNR staff to discuss the project with you and provide the appropriate application materials. Lead time may be required to meet application requirements, such as holding a public hearing, permit review, completion of appraisals, etc. Communities interested in the Outdoor Recreation or the Regional Park grant programs should check out the 2003-2008 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). To locate the final draft, go to www.dnr.state.mn.us.click the "What's New?" heading, and find the link to the plan. At this time, the final draft is under review by the National Park Service. Informational meetings on the Outdoor Recreation, Natural and Scenic Area, Regional Park, Conservation Partner and Environmental Partnerships grant programs will not be held this year. If you have questions or need additional information about those programs, please contact the appropriate grants staff listed on the enclosed fact sheets. There will be informational meetings on the trail grant programs. See the attached meeting schedule for details. Also enclosed is information about the Minnesota ReLeaf Community Forest Development and Protection Grant program. This program is recommended for funding by the LCMR. A brochure describing environmental education opportunities provided by the DNR is also included for your information. DNR Information: 651-296-6157 · 1-888-646-6367 · TIY: 651-296-5484 · 1-800-657-3929 An Equal Opponunity Employer Who Values Diversity {\ Printed on Recycled Paper Containing a .... Minimum of 10% post-Consumer Waste