April 26, 2011
MADISON -- Municipalities and other eligible entities have until June 15 to submit applications for matching grants for development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses in Wisconsin.
Towns, villages, cities, counties, tribal governing bodies, school districts, state agencies, federal agencies and incorporated organizations are eligible for matching grants up to $45,000 under the Department of Natural Resources Recreational Trails Program. The funds are provided through federal gas excise taxes paid on fuel used by off-highway vehicles. Eligible sponsors may be reimbursed for up to 50 percent of the total project costs.
Eligible projects include:
Projects are ranked in order of funding priority under the following criteria:
Eligible sponsors may use these funds in conjunction with the state snowmobile and all-terrain vehicle programs and Nelson Knowles Stewardship Program development projects. For more information, contact a DNR Community Services Specialist.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Tim Parsons - (608) 267-9385
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