The Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD) is seeking applications for its 2024 Park & Trail Grant Program.
Donor Name: Metro East Park and Recreation District
State: Illinois
County: Madison County (IL) and St. Clair County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/31/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $300,000
Details:
The program was created in a manner to fulfill two primary objectives: encourage the development of regional trail segments throughout MEPRD’s jurisdiction; and increase MEPRD’s grant funding for park projects located in currently underserved locations.
Funding Information
- The FY 2024 Park & Trail Grant Program has a total program budget of $3,000,000.
- There is no minimum grant request or award. Award maximums vary based on the project type:
- Regional Trail Segment Projects can receive an award of up to $300,000 or 40% of eligible project costs; whichever is less.
- Park and Recreation Projects and all other eligible project types can receive an award of up to $100,000 or 40% of eligible project costs; whichever is less.
Eligible Projects
Eligible types of acquisition, development, or improvement projects must be open to the public and can include, but are not limited to:
- Parks
- Public Greenways, Greenspace, Wildlife Areas, Nature Preserves, and Wetlands
- Recreation Centers
- Shared-use Paths & Bike Lanes meeting AASHTO standards
- Trail Corridors
- Trails/Paths
- Trailheads
Eligibility Criteria
Any government agency having statutory authority to acquire and develop lands for public parks, public trails, and/or public recreation purposes within Madison and/or St. Clair Counties, IL may apply for MEPRD grant funding. Such agencies include:
- Municipalities
- Townships
- Counties
- Transportation Districts
- Park Districts
- Universities
- 501(c)3 Nonprofit Organizations
NOTE: Schools and School Districts are not eligible applicants.
For more information, visit MEPRD.
