michigan natural resources trust fund recreation grants program
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Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recreation Grants Program
Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recreation Grants Program
www.michigan.gov/dnr-grantswww.michigan.gov/dnr-grants
(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 ActKammer Recreational Land Trust Fund Act
Origins of the MNRTFOrigins of the MNRTF
EligibilityEligibility
• 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 CountyHunter’s Point, Keewenaw County
Grant BasicsAcquisition of Land
Grant BasicsAcquisition 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 ParkPalms Book State Park
Grant BasicsGrant Basics Development Projects
$15,000 minimum grant request
$500,000 maximum grant request
2 years to complete
Must meet ADA requirements, universaldesign is encouraged
$15,000 minimum grant request
$500,000 maximum grant request
2 years to complete
Must meet ADA requirements, universaldesign is encouraged
Grant BasicsGrant BasicsReimbursement 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 TimelineApplication 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 CountyHuron Boardwalk, St. Ignace, Mackinac County
MNRTF CriteriaMNRTF 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 CriteriaMNRTF Criteria2. Site and Project Quality
MNRTF CriteriaMNRTF 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 CriteriaMNRTF Criteria
MNRTF CriteriaMNRTF Criteria
Based on Median Household Income
Three categories:Top
MiddleBottom
Based on Median Household Income
Three categories:Top
MiddleBottom
5. Financial Need of the Applicant5. Financial Need of the Applicant
7. Applicant Match -income-based sliding scale
7. Applicant Match -income-based sliding scale
Local MatchPercentage
Top ~2%MHI*
Top MHI
Middle MHI
Bottom MHI
0-25% 0 0 0 0
26-29% 0 0 5 10
30-39% 0 5 10 20
40-49% 5 10 20 30
50%+ 10 20 30 40
* 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 CriteriaMNRTF Criteria
MNRTF Criteria
6. Urban Area Recreation Opportunities
MNRTF CriteriaMNRTF 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 MNRTF Criteria
9. Universal Design (development)9. Universal Design (development)
MNRTF Criteria 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 CriteriaMNRTF Criteria
9. Universal Design
--Incorporate universal design elements into development plan
9. Universal Design
--Incorporate universal design elements into development plan
MNRTF CriteriaMNRTF Criteria
10. Oil and Gas Impacted AreasBased on number of oil wells on state-owned
land or mineral rights in your county
10. Oil and Gas Impacted AreasBased on number of oil wells on state-owned
land or mineral rights in your county
MNRTF Board Priority Project TypesMNRTF Board Priority Project Types
TrailsTrails
David Kenyon, DNR
Wildlife/Ecological Corridors and Winter Deer Yard Acquisitions
Wildlife/Ecological Corridors and Winter Deer Yard Acquisitions
MNRTF Board Priority Project TypesMNRTF Board Priority Project Types
Urban AreasUrban Areas
MNRTF Board Priority Project TypesMNRTF Board Priority Project Types
Grants StaffGrants Staff
Section Manager:James [email protected]
Unit Manager:Deborah Apostol [email protected]
Section Manager:James [email protected]
Unit Manager:Deborah Apostol [email protected]
Grant Coordinators:Linda Hegstrom [email protected]
Lisa McTiernan [email protected]
Jason Cherry [email protected]
Jule Stafford [email protected]
Grant Coordinators:Linda Hegstrom [email protected]
Lisa McTiernan [email protected]
Jason Cherry [email protected]
Jule Stafford [email protected]
Thank You!Thank You!
Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoorswww.michigan.gov/dnr-grants
Great Lakes, Great Times, Great Outdoorswww.michigan.gov/dnr-grants