Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/09/1987

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INTRODUCTION Traditional Grant Proqram The Traditional Grant Program is funded through the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund (LAWCON) and state bonding monies. The intent of the Traditional Grant Program is to encourage the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities by providing matching grants to local units of government. Grants are awarded to eligible recipients based on their proiect proposals as they relate to the State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Due to the competitive nature of the traditional program, applicants whose proiects most clearly meet the criteria established in SCORP and follow all of the guidelines provided in this manual, are more likely to receive funds. Funding The Outdoor Recreation Grant program provides matching federal/state funds. Applicants should be able to fund at least 50% of the total proiect cost. The remaining 50%, the "Local Share," can consist of cash; donations of materials, labor, and equipment usage~ in-kind contributions; or any combination thereof. · State: Proposed state legislation for FY'88 would provide the following funding levels: $1~000~000 - Proiects in the seven-county Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area $i,000,000 - Proiects in Greater Minnesota. The state portion of a grant has the following restrictions: a. An applicant may not receive more than one state grant per biennium (fiscal years i988 and 198~); b. The per-proiect limit for state grants is proposed to be $400,000 for the life of a project (regardless of the number of grants awarded). · Federal: LAWCON funding levels are contingent on congressional action. Neither of the above restrictions apply to the LAWCON grants. It should be stressed that~ once a park facility is acquired and/or developed with LAWCON/state grant funds, the site and any subsequent additions are to remain and be maintained as outdoor recreation facilities by the applicant into perpetuity.