Missouri Recreation Trails Grant Program accepting grant applications now through March 31st, 2014

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has begun accepting grant applications from private organizations and municipal, county, or state agencies for the Fiscal Year 2014 grant round of the federal Recreational Trails Program.

The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration as part of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:  A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

Eligible project categories include development of new trails, construction, maintenance, and restoration.  All grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis; a minimum 20 percent match is required for projects. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2014.

To assist potential project sponsors with the application process, Department of Natural Resources staff is planning one grant application workshop in Jefferson City and will be hosting two conference calls in January.  The complete schedule of dates and locations will be available on the Web at www.mostateparks.com.

For more information on the Recreational Trails Program or to request an application, contact the Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, Grants Management Section, 1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65101 or call (573) 751-3442. The application is available on December 2, 2013 for downloading at www.mostateparks.com.