The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) is pleased to announce a new grant program to fund the development and improvement of municipal parks and recreation sites.
Donor Name: Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation
State: New York
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/02/2025
Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
Funding Information
This grant opportunity can fund up to 90% of the total eligible project costs and total grant awards are capped at $1,000,000 for each project.
Grant Period
2 years.
Eligible Projects
- MPR funding is available for the construction of recreational facilities and other improvements to municipal recreational sites and parks. Preconstruction activities, such as developing plans and specifications, may be included in the project, but MPR cannot fund projects that are solely for planning and design without a construction component.
- Eligible projects include those that align with the 2020-2025 NYS Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), the 2016 New York State Open Space Conservation Plan, and successor plans. Examples include playgrounds, courts, playing fields, and facilities for swimming, biking, boating, picnicking, hiking, fishing, camping or other recreational activities.
Eligibility Criteria
- Municipalities are eligible to apply. For purposes of the Bond Act’s Municipal Parks and Recreation Grant Program (“MPR”), the term “municipality” shall mean, a county, city, town, or village within the boundaries of New York state.
- The applying municipality (hereinafter referred to as “the Applicant”) must be the fee owner of the project property. Additional parties with a real property interest in the property such as a lease or an easement must be disclosed in the application. If the application is successful, such parties may be required to sign the MPR grant agreement. In addition, any lien holders or mortgagees must subordinate their interests to those of the State.
For more information, visit OPRHP.
