The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is committed to the continued development of non-motorized trails throughout the County and has made significant investments in non-motorized trail development.
Donor Name: Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC)
State: Michigan
County: Washtenaw County (MI)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $500k
Details:
The Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission (WCPARC) is a proponent of the development of non-motorized trails within the community. Through the Connecting Communities initiative, WCPARC is committing $600,000 per year through 2024.
The initiative’s intent is to work in partnership with local communities and other organizations, providing funds to supplement those provided or obtained by the partner organization.
Projects should support the Parks and Recreation Commission’s primary goal of providing valuable, non-motorized connections between communities and activity centers thus offering a healthy alternative for recreation, transportation, fitness, and energy conservation.
Eligible Project Types
All projects must comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended, where applicable.
- Funding is available for:
- Planning/feasibility studies or engineering (up to $100k per year)
- Construction (up to $500k per year)
Competitive Project Types:
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- Important links between communities, parks, or other points of interest
- Grade separation structures to allow access across highway, river, railroad, and other barriers.
- Trail development within utility and abandoned railroad corridors
- Trails adjacent to waterways
- Trails that connect with the county park system
- On-road bike lanes and shoulder improvements providing important links
- Major multi-jurisdictional project
- Locally cost prohibitive project of regional or county-wide significance
Eligibility Criteria
The program is open to all municipalities and public entities in Washtenaw County.
For more information, visit WCPARC.
