Grant applications will be accepted for the federal Recreational Trails Program

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications from private organizations and municipal, county or state agencies for the Fiscal Year 2014 grant round of the federal Recreational Trails Program.

The Recreational Trails Program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration as part of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21).

Eligible project categories include development of new trails, construction, maintenance, and restoration. All grants are awarded on a reimbursement basis, and a minimum 20 percent match is required for projects. Applications must be postmarked by March 31, 2014.

To assist potential project sponsors with the application process, a grant application workshop will be held in Jefferson City and two conference calls will take place in January. The complete schedule is available online at http://www.mostateparks.com/page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants.

The application is available online at www.mostateparks.com/page/55065/outdoor-recreation-grants or by writing to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Missouri State Parks, Grants Management Section, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102.

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Missouri Trails Advisory Board Will Meet March 23rd

The Missouri Trails Advisory Board will meet Saturday, March 23, to discuss grants for the federal Recreational Trails Program. The board will review nineteen 2013 Recreational Trails Program grant applications for the federal Fiscal Year 2013 grant funding. The board will make funding recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources and the Federal Highway Administration based on the application’s suitability under the Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (MAP-21) and other federal guidelines. The board will also discuss the status of the Recreational Trails Program funding.



The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri State Parks office, 1659 East Elm St., Jefferson City.



The Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded grant program for trail-related construction, maintenance, restoration and development. In Missouri, Recreational Trails Program funds are administered by the Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration. For more information on the Recreational Trails Program call 573-751-3442.

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Eleven trail projects will receive federal funding

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Eleven trail projects in Missouri will receive approximately $1.3 million funding through the federal Recreational Trails Program. 

             The Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded grant program for trail-related land acquisition, development or restoration. In Missouri, Recreational Trails Program funds are administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.

             “Missourians are blessed with abundant parks and recreation areas.  It is important to support these natural resources and preserve them for years to come,” Gov. Jay Nixon said. “These trails provide opportunities for families and children to enjoy time together, as well as connecting them with their community.” 

             The grant recipients were chosen from 31 applications and were selected based on recommendations from the Missouri Trails Advisory Board, which represents diverse trail interest groups. The grants were awarded based on the results of a competitive scoring process and the application’s suitability under funding provisions included in Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: a Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). At least a 20 percent match is required by the applicant. A funding requirement targets 30 percent of the funding for motorized trails, 30 percent for non-motorized trails and 40 percent for diversified trail use.

            “These trails provide Missourians access to explore the many natural resources our state offers, as well as providing important fitness opportunities. We are proud to support this program, local communities and healthy lifestyles,” said Bill Bryan, Missouri State Parks director, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  

            Following is a list of Recreational Trails Program grant recipients, along with a list of non-motorized and motorized RTP trail projects and their grant amounts.

2011 RTP Non-Motorized Trail Projects:

·         Missouri State Parks, Statewide - develop, renovate and maintain trails and various trail amenities in Missouri State Parks facilities - $348,821.

·         Grace Hill Settlement House, St. Louis County - renovate Riverfront Trail - $67,241.

·         City of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Boone County - educational accessible sign system - $20,000.

·         City of Warrensburg Parks and Recreation, Johnson County - construct a primitive trail at Lions Lake - $100,000.

·         Ozark Trail Association, Shannon County - construct backcountry hiking trail in Roger Pryor Backcountry - $73,575.

·         City of Kansas City Public Works Department, Jackson County - construct Riverfront Heritage Trail Beardsley Road Connector - $100,000.

·         City of Belton, Cass County - Cleveland Avenue Regional Lake Development trail construction - $95,149.

·         City of Greenville, Wayne County - construct a trail connecting the city to Wappapello Lake - $71,913.

·         State of Missouri/Office of Administration, Cole County - construct trail to connect to the Missouri State Penitentiary Trail - $100,000.

2011 RTP Motorized Trail Projects:

·         Midwest Trail Riders Association, Iron County - purchase equipment to maintain existing motorized trails - $14,500.

·         Missouri State Parks, Statewide - develop new trails, renovate and maintain existing motorized trails - $400,000.

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State of Missouri making progress on the Lewis and Clark Riverside Greenway Trail

Image via WikipediaJEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 22, 2011 – Gov. Jay Nixon announced the new greenway trail project at the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment site and Lewis and Clark State Office Building is moving forward as scheduled.
 

            The Lewis and Clark Riverside Greenway Trail project will connect the Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment site with the Jefferson City pedestrian bicycle greenway trail system and ultimately to the Katy Trail State Park.       

            The Missouri Department of Natural Resources provided a $317,060 federal Recreational Trail Program grant to the Office of Administration’s Facilities Management Design and Construction to complete the greenway trail. OA staff are currently completing grading work along the new trail. In addition, OA is accepting bids for the concrete work that will be completed on the trail. OA will be receiving the final bids on Aug. 11. The total cost for the project is $442,560 and is expected to be completed by April 2012.

            "All across Missouri, trails not only provide recreational and educational opportunities, they also are major outdoor attractions that strengthen communities and enhance the local economy," Gov. Jay Nixon said. "This trail represents the solid partnerships between the state and the Jefferson City community to benefit better physical and emotional health, smarter minds and stronger economies."    

            This project will be the first phase of the construction of the greenway trail in the 140 acre Missouri State Penitentiary Redevelopment site. The trail will begin at the parking lot at the east end of the Lewis and Clark State Office building and end at the Ellis Porter/Riverside Park greenway trail.  The trail will follow the established tree line from the Lewis and Clark office building around the Kirchner School for the Severely Handicapped and connect to the Ellis Porter/Riverside Trail and Recreational Area. In addition, there will be a loop trail to an overlook of the Missouri River.     

            "The Lewis and Clark Riverside Greenway Trail will provide a way to expand the greenway trail systems in Jefferson City as well as connect to the Katy Trail State Park and will provide opportunities for healthy recreation, which supports Governor Nixon’s initiative to Get Outdoors," said Bill Bryan, Missouri State Parks Director, a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

            The Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded grant program for trail-related land acquisition, development or restoration. In Missouri, Recreational Trails Program funds are administered by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.

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Missouri Trails Advisory Board will meet July 16

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JEFFERSON CITY, MO., JULY 14, 2011 – The Missouri Trails Advisory Board will meet Saturday, July 16, to discuss grants for the federal Recreational Trails Program. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. at the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks office, 1659 East Elm St., Jefferson City.

            The board will review 28 grant applications for the federal Fiscal Year 2011 grant funding. The board will make funding recommendations to the Department of Natural Resources based on the application’s suitability under the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act:  A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) and other federal guidelines. The board will also discuss the status of the Recreational Trails Program funding.

            The Recreational Trails Program is a federally funded grant program for trail-related construction, maintenance, restoration and development. In Missouri, Recreational Trails Program funds are administered by the Department of Natural Resources in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration.

            For more information about the program, contact Bonnie Higdon at 573-751-3442 or atbonnie.higdon@dnr.mo.gov.