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REGIONAL TRAIL GRANT PROGRAM � Information Sheet 2001 � Deadlines/ A lications must be received no later than Februa 28 2001. Pendin fhe availabili pp rY � 9 tY Important Dates: of funds, reimbursement grant awards wi{I be announced in July 2001. Program Purpose: The primary purpose of this program is to promote development of re�ionally significant trails. Primary determinants of significance include length, expected use, and resource quality/attractiveness. , How it works: . Provides reimbursement grants to locai units of govemment for trail royects or serves as P a partial local "match" for a TEA-21 Enhancement Project. '� Eligible Cities, counties, and townships. Applicants: Local Support: Local/area support must be demonstrated. Eligible Projects: Land acquisition and trail development. Priority will be given to projects that provide a useable trail. Land purchased with this fund will require a"perpetual easement for recreational trail purposes," and trails developed with these funds will require a twenty- year maintenance commitment by the project sponsor. Reimbursement A maximum of 50 percent of the total eligible project costs. Minimum-$5,000. Maximum- Grant Amount: $25Q,�00. Local Match: Fifty percent "cash match" for eligible elements of the project proposal. Neither this funding source nor the "cash match" can be used for labor services and/or to meet existing payro4! (i.e., onfy contract services, materiais, and supplies are reimbursablej. Match must not include other state funds, Metropolitan Councit Grants, or Nationa{ Recreation Trail Program (formerly Symms). Pro�ect Period: In most cases funding is only available through June 30, 2003. At that time, the project must be completely developed and all billings submitted to the DNR. Pending approval by the Legislature, this period may be extended for projects receiving TEA-21 Enhancement funding. � Disbursement of Granis are reimbursable. Costs must be incurred and paid for before reimbursement funds: can fake place. � For Application Requests or other information: � . Tim Mitchell Statew�de 651/297-1718 Tom Danger Statewide 651/296-4782 Send appfication request to: Ardon Belcher Northwestern MN 218/755-3969 Recreation Services Section Les 011ila Northeastem MN 218/327-4409 DNRl1"rails and Waterways Unit Tim Browning Central MN 218/828-2610 500 Lafayette Road Craig Mitchell Southeastern MN 507l280-5060 St. Paul, MN 55155-4052 Dave Wolff Southwestern MN 507/359-6066 �AX 651/297-5475 Dan Collins Twin Cities 651/772-7936 � October 30. 2000� . '