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• <br />• <br />PROGRAM PURPOSE <br />The program assists cities, counties, townships, and legislatively designated regional parks <br />and trails taxing authorities in the acquisition, development, restoration and maintenance of <br />regional or statewide significant park facilities. Applications must be submitted by March 31 <br />to be eligible for funding assistance for the current year. Applicants are eligible to receive <br />more than one grant. <br />FUNDING <br />Funding is provided through the state Parks and Trails Fund, which constitutes a portion of <br />the dedicated sales tax revenue resulting from the Clean Water, Land and Legacy <br />constitutional amendment approved by voters in 2008. <br />GRANT A WARDS AND MATCH REQUIREMENTS <br />A maximum grant amount of 75% of the total eligible project costs. Applicants must be able <br />to fund at least 25% of the total project costs. The applicant's match must be cash. Other state <br />funds or grants, or funds distributed by the Metropolitan Council, cannot be used as match for <br />these grants. The minimum grant amount is $20,000. Grant agreements generally expire <br />within 24 months and projects must be completed by then. <br />ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS: Cities, counties, townships and legislatively designated regional <br />parks and trails taxing authorities. <br />Note: The applicant must be the current or intended owner and manager of the property to be <br />acquired or developed. Multi- organization collaboration is not required for this program. <br />ELIGIBLE PROJECTS: <br />1. Acquisition of land for future development of outdoor recreation facilities. Lands <br />acquired with this grant program must be open and available for public use within one <br />year from the date of acquisition. Recreation facilities must be developed within three <br />years from the date of acquisition. <br />2. Development, redevelopment or rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities on <br />land already owned by the applicant. <br />3. A combination of land acquisition and development, redevelopment or <br />rehabilitation of outdoor recreation facilities. <br />Park Legacy Grant Programs 1 October `10 <br />