Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Recreation Grants Program

(1976 PA 204) Compromise over oil and gas exploration in Pigeon River Country State Forest (1976 PA 204) Compromise over oil and gas exploration in Pigeon River Country State Forest Kammer Recreational Land Trust Fund Act Origins of the MNRTF

Eligibility Local units of government, recreation authorities composed of local units of government, the state, some school districts; legally authorized to provide recreation An approved five-year recreation plan on file with the DNR Local units of government, recreation authorities composed of local units of government, the state, some school districts; legally authorized to provide recreation An approved five-year recreation plan on file with the DNR Hunter’s Point, Keewenaw County

Grant Basics Acquisition of Land No minimum or maximum $ amount DNR approved Fair Market Value Willing seller 1 year to complete Small Acquisition Grants - requests of $100,000 or less No minimum or maximum $ amount DNR approved Fair Market Value Willing seller 1 year to complete Small Acquisition Grants - requests of $100,000 or less

Palms Book State Park Grant Basics Grant Basics Development Projects $15,000 minimum grant request $500,000 maximum grant request 2 years to complete Must meet ADA requirements, universal design is encouraged $15,000 minimum grant request $500,000 maximum grant request 2 years to complete Must meet ADA requirements, universal design is encouraged

Grant Basics Reimbursement program Minimum 25% match Park should be available to the public Kept in public outdoor recreation in perpetuity Park should be well maintained Reimbursement program Minimum 25% match Park should be available to the public Kept in public outdoor recreation in perpetuity Park should be well maintained Hawk Island Park, Ingham Co.

Application Timeline April 1 Application deadline August 1 Application deadline for Acquisitions only December Board Recommendations April 1 Application deadline August 1 Application deadline for Acquisitions only December Board Recommendations Huron Boardwalk, St. Ignace, Mackinac County

MNRTF Criteria 1.Need for Project Good Rationale Collaboration among project partners Strong Public Support 1.Need for Project Good Rationale Collaboration among project partners Strong Public Support

MNRTF Criteria 2.Site and Project Quality

MNRTF Criteria 3. Applicant History Per capita grant assistance Past grant compliance Formal recreation department or committee 3. Applicant History Per capita grant assistance Past grant compliance Formal recreation department or committee Hawk Island Park, Ingham Co.

4.Natural Resource Protection and Use/Recreation Opportunities High quality natural resource-based recreation opportunity or protection of rare species/communities Greatest need in your service area Good quality hunting/fishing/wildlife viewing opportunity (acquisition) 4.Natural Resource Protection and Use/Recreation Opportunities High quality natural resource-based recreation opportunity or protection of rare species/communities Greatest need in your service area Good quality hunting/fishing/wildlife viewing opportunity (acquisition) MNRTF Criteria

Based on Median Household Income Three categories: Top Middle Bottom Based on Median Household Income Three categories: Top Middle Bottom 5. Financial Need of the Applicant

7. Applicant Match -income-based sliding scale Local Match Percentage Top ~2% MHI* Top MHI Middle MHI Bottom MHI 0-25% % % % % * Those communities with MHI values greater than $80,000 Based on a maximum total project cost of $666,666 No points when requesting maximum grant amount of $500,000 MNRTF Criteria

6. Urban Area Recreation Opportunities

MNRTF Criteria 8. Entrance Fees -No entrance fee -Easily accessed without vehicle -Effective fee waiver available 8. Entrance Fees -No entrance fee -Easily accessed without vehicle -Effective fee waiver available

MNRTF Criteria 9. Universal Design (development)

MNRTF Criteria 9. Universal Design --Consult with people with disabilities within your community 9. Universal Design --Consult with people with disabilities within your community

MNRTF Criteria 9. Universal Design --Incorporate universal design elements into development plan 9. Universal Design --Incorporate universal design elements into development plan

MNRTF Criteria 10. Oil and Gas Impacted Areas Based on number of oil wells on state-owned land or mineral rights in your county 10. Oil and Gas Impacted Areas Based on number of oil wells on state-owned land or mineral rights in your county

MNRTF Board Priority Project Types Trails

David Kenyon, DNR Wildlife/Ecological Corridors and Winter Deer Yard Acquisitions MNRTF Board Priority Project Types

Urban Areas MNRTF Board Priority Project Types

Grants Staff Section Manager: James Wood Unit Manager: Deborah Apostol Section Manager: James Wood Unit Manager: Deborah Apostol Grant Coordinators: Linda Hegstrom Lisa McTiernan Jason Cherry Jule Stafford Grant Coordinators: Linda Hegstrom Lisa McTiernan Jason Cherry Jule Stafford

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