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Indiana Rural Recreation Development Project
“SHOW ME THE MONEY”
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
DIVISION OF OUTDOOR RECREATION
BOB BRONSON
JAY D. KEITH II
November 30, 2006
2007 GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
• Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
$ 150,000 -80/20
– Units of Government & 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profits
• Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
$ 200,000- 50/50
– Park Boards Only
– 5 year Park & Recreation Master Plan Required
• Shooting Range (SR)
$ 100,000 -75/25
– Units of Government & 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profits
• Call for Appointment to discuss your project
Division of Outdoor Recreation
– Bob Bronson, [email protected] 317-232-4075
– Jay Keith [email protected] 317-232-4077
– Susan Ostby [email protected] 317-232-4074
DUE DATES
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Drafts of master plans must be submitted to
Outdoor Recreation Jan 15.
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Final copies of master plans are due April 15.
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Park board master plan receives 5 years of
eligibility to submit grant applications.
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RTP applications due May 1
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LWCF applications due June 1
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SR applications due September 1
Indiana Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
 The Recreational Trails Program is a 80/20
matching assistance program which provides
funding for the acquisition and/or
development
of multi-use recreational trail projects.
 Both motorized and nonmotorized
may qualify for assistance.
projects
Who May Apply?
 All units of government and agencies incorporated as notfor-profit corporations 501(c)(3) are eligible
What Local Sources of Funding May be Used for
20% Local Match?
 The project sponsor must have at least 20% of the total project
cost available. The local share may include tax sources,
Community Development Funds, Farmers Home Administration
Loans, bond issues or force account contributions.
 The donated value of cash, land, labor, equipment or materials
may also be used. (donations above 20% match not reimbursable)
How is Funding Received?
 The project sponsor will not receive
cash/check at the time of project approval.
 Instead, the sponsor must pay costs,
then be reimbursed for up to 80% of the
project expenses.
 Reimbursement is not permitted for
work that takes place prior to project
approval.
Grant Amounts
 The Indiana Recreational Trails Program
will provide 80% matching, reimbursing
assistance for eligible projects.
 Applicants may request grant amounts
ranging from a minimum of $10,000 up to
a maximum of $150,000.
 Local Match of max grant of $150,000
Total projects of $187,500 X .20 = $37,500
Who gets an RTP grant?
POINTS SCORED
More land
Multi-use facilities
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13
Trail Development 22
Trails Info
4
New grantee
3
TOTAL
49
What Types of Projects are Eligible?
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Acquisition of property through fee or 25+ year
easement
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Construction of multi-use trails
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Development and acquisition of trailside and
trailhead facilities and trail linkages
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Projects will be eligible if they provide public access
to trails. Including: mountain bike trails, motorized
trails, stream and river access sites, bridges,
boardwalks, crossings, signage, equestrian trails &
sanitary facilities
Which Project Costs are Ineligible?
RTP funds may not be used for
 Property condemnation (eminent domain)
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Property to which project sponsor became committed
prior to federal approval (unless waver of retroactivity
was obtained through Division of Outdoor Recreation)
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Boundary surveys, title searches, legal fees
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Since the funds are intended for recreational trails,
they may not be used to improve roads for general
passenger vehicle use or to provide shoulders or
sidewalks along roads.
Clearances
• RTP INDOT Categorical Exclusion (CE)
– FHWA 106 Clearance
• DNR SHPO Archeological & Historical Recommendation
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DNR Environmental Review
IDEM Coordination
NRCS Farmland Protection Act
USArmy COE Permits
USFW Coordination
• Land Acquisition
– Federal Uniform Relocation Assistance &
Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970
– DNR Appraisal Review
• ADA Site Plan Review
– DNR Outdoor Recreation
• Public Notices/ Meetings
Americans With Disabilities Act
All facilities must be designed to
accommodate persons with
disabilities and the park board's
facilities, programs, and
activities must be open to the
public without discrimination
on the basis of race, color,
national origin, age, or handicap.
ISOLATED AMENITY
Access Route Not Provided
Companion Space (30” X 48”) Not Provided
For More Information on
ADA Compliance:
• U.S. Access Board
www.access-board.gov
• National Center on
Accessibility
www.ncaonline.org
What is the Land and Water Conservation Fund?
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The LWCF program provides 50% matching grants to States
and local governments for the acquisition and development of
public outdoor recreation areas and facilities.
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Since its inception, the Land and Water Conservation Fund
has provided Indiana with approximately $90 million in federal
funds.
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Over 560 projects have been funded while acquiring more
than 30,000 acres of land.
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In Indiana about half of these funds have been distributed to
local agencies for park and recreation projects.
Who may apply?
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Only Park and Recreation Boards
established under Indiana law are
eligible.
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The Park and Recreation Board must
have a 5-year master plan approved by
the Division of Outdoor Recreation.
What Types of Projects may be funded?
Grant applications may consist of land acquisition
and/or facility construction or renovation for local
public parks. New parks or additions to existing
parks may be funded.
The land acquisition or development may not be
started until final approval is received from the
Federal government.
All land to be acquired and developed must be
retained and used for outdoor recreation in
perpetuity (forever).
Eligible types of projects and costs:
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Picnic areas
Sports and playfields, such as playgrounds, ball fields and
court game facilities
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Water oriented facilities for boating, swimming, and access
to lakes, rivers, and streams
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Natural and interpretive areas
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Linear greenway parks and trails
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Campgrounds
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Fishing and hunting areas
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Winter sports facilities
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Amphitheaters and bandstands
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Parks adjacent to schools for mutual use
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Roads, restrooms, utilities
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Architectural/engineering and application costs
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Indoor recreation areas and facilities
Historic preservation, museums
Professional sports and arts facilities
Housing, including lodges, cabins, employee
residences
Mobile recreation units
Amusement parks
Facilities for exclusive use, as for schools and sports
leagues
Costs for administration, operation and maintenance
Legal & court fees
Land acquisition surveys and appraisals
How may a park board apply for funding?
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If necessary, establish a park and recreation board
under current Indiana law.
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Complete a 5-year park and recreation master plan.
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Obtain local financing, prepare plans, specifications,
appraisals, cost estimates, and other documents for
the grant application.
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Submit the application to the Division of Outdoor
Recreation.
Who gets an LWCF grant?
POINTS SCORED
More land
30
Preserving
21
Development 29
Local needs
New grantee
TOTAL
18
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What’s Wrong With This Picture?
“ISLAND” PLAY EQUIPMENT
WITHOUT AN ACCESS ROUTE OR
ACCESSIBLE SURFACE
Indiana Shooting Range Program (SR)
 The Shooting Program is a 75/25 matching assistance
program which provides funding for the development of
rifle, handgun, shotgun and archery facilities.
 The main objective of this program
is to provide the citizens of Indiana
with additional and safer places to
fire their guns, and train hunter
education students.
SR Grant Opportunities
• Grant funding
– 75/25 Minimum of $10,000 with $100,000 maximum grant amount.
– Due September 1.
• Who is eligible?
All units of government and 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations
open to the public at least 20 hours per month
• What types of projects may be funded?
the lease endures for 25+ years and provides for adequate public
access. Must keep the project site as a public shooting range for the
life of the facility.
• Eligible types of development facilities include:
– Backstops, berms, target holders, baffles, gun racks, signage, field
courses, benches, trap and skeet houses, platforms, sanitary facilities,
classrooms, protective fencing, storage areas, shelters, parking lots,
accessible pathways
• Land acquisition is not eligible for reimbursement, nor will it be
permitted for use as the local match.
Thank You- now go enjoy the
outdoors!
Oakley Playground