Phoenix – Arizona State Parks and Trails is offering funding for Motorized, Non-Motorized, and Diverse trail projects. Funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) for Outdoor Recreational Sites is also available. Both grant cycles open October 10, 2018.
Motorized/Non-Motorized applications are due March 1, 2019.
Land and Water Conservation Fund applications are due February 1, 2019.
Motorized & Non-Motorized Grant Opportunities
Approximately two million dollars is available to award to selected projects. Funding may be used for trail development and trail maintenance projects for pedestrian uses such as hiking, running, and ADA-accessibility improvements. Acceptable projects also include trail development and maintenance for bicycling, equestrian, off-road motorcycling, all-terrain vehicle riding, four-wheel driving, or use of other off-road motorized vehicles. Eligible applicants include governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments, state and federal agencies) as well as non-profit organizations and clubs.
MOTORIZED AND NON-MOTORIZED GRANT WORKSHOPS
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Workshop |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Phoenix |
October 23, 2018 |
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
AZ State Parks & Trails Central Office: |
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Flagstaff |
October 26, 2018 |
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Nacent Business Center: |
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Tucson |
November 13, 2018 |
9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Saguaro National Park East - NPS Desert Research/ Learning Center: |
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Pinetop |
December 5, 2018 |
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. |
Game & Fish: |
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
LWCF applicants may request up to $200,000 per project. Funding may be used for outdoor recreation facilities, accessibility upgrades, acquisition of park lands, baseball and soccer fields, bike parks, pools, and playground equipment.
Eligible applicants include governmental entities (cities, towns, counties, Tribal governments, state and federal agencies). Non-profits and clubs are not eligible for the LWCF.
LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) WORKSHOP
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Workshop |
Date |
Time |
Location |
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Phoenix |
October 18, 2018 |
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. |
AZ State Parks Central Office: 23751 N. 23rd Ave, Ste 190, Phoenix, AZ 85085
All applicants must contact Mickey Rogers, ASPT Chief of Grants and Trails, to discuss their project before starting an application. Contact Mickey by calling (602) 542-6942 or by email at mrogers@azstateparks.gov. |
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For information about all 35 Arizona State Parks and Natural Areas, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call 1-877-MY-PARKS or visit AZStateParks.com.
PRESS CONTACT: Michelle Thompson at (602) 542-1996 - Email: pio@azstateparks.gov