1. Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Recreation Grants Program www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants

2. (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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. MNRTF Criteria 2.Site and Project Quality

13. 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.

14. 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

15. 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

16. 7. Applicant Match -income-based sliding scale Local Match Percentage Top ~2% MHI* Top MHI Middle MHI Bottom MHI 0-25%0000 26-29%00510 30-39%051020 40-49%5102030 50%+10203040 * 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

17. 6. Urban Area Recreation Opportunities

18. 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

19. MNRTF Criteria 9. Universal Design (development)

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

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

22. 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

23. MNRTF Board Priority Project Types Trails

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

25. Urban Areas MNRTF Board Priority Project Types

26. Grants Staff Section Manager: James Wood 517-373-9125 woodj@michigan.gov Unit Manager: Deborah Apostol 517-335-3046 apostold@michigan.gov Section Manager: James Wood 517-373-9125 woodj@michigan.gov Unit Manager: Deborah Apostol 517-335-3046 apostold@michigan.gov Grant Coordinators: Linda Hegstrom 517-241-4128 hegstroml@michigan.gov Lisa McTiernan 517-241-4717 mctiernanl@michigan.gov Jason Cherry 517-241-3070 cherryj1@michigan.gov Jule Stafford 517-335-3036 staffordj@michigan.gov Grant Coordinators: Linda Hegstrom 517-241-4128 hegstroml@michigan.gov Lisa McTiernan 517-241-4717 mctiernanl@michigan.gov Jason Cherry 517-241-3070 cherryj1@michigan.gov Jule Stafford 517-335-3036 staffordj@michigan.gov

27. Thank You! Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoors www.michigan.gov/dnr-grants