The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces grant funding opportunities for park and trail projects across Minnesota. Applications are now being accepted for the following grant programs: outdoor recreation, natural and scenic area, regional trail, local trail connections and federal recreational trails.
These grants help local governments throughout the state create partnerships with the DNR to fund projects ranging from local parks, regional trails to trail connections. Eligibility requirements, deadlines, contact information and other details can be found on the DNR Web site at mndnr.gov or on the following program links:
- Outdoor Recreation Grant Program
- Natural and Scenic Area Program
- Federal Recreational Trail Program
- Regional Trail Grant Program
- Local Trail Connections Grant Program
If you have any questions or would like more info, please reach out to Chad Kingstrom at the UMVRDC at chad@umvrdc.org or 320.289.1981 x 107.