Local units of government are invited to recreation grants workshops

Recreation Grant Programs

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Local units of government are invited  to recreation grants workshops

Local units of government and other eligible parties are invited to attend the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Recreation Grant workshops in January and February of 2014. The workshops address the required criteria for applicants and how to apply for:

• Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants, 
• Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund (MNRTF) grants, and
• Recreation Passport grants.

This coming year is the pilot year for recreation grants to go “paperless”, so the workshops will also address “How To” submit applications, addendum, documentation, and more. Making all forms and submittals available online not only streamlines the process but ensures that applicants receive updates.  

Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets for the new electronic application submittal training.

Workshops will be held statewide starting in Baraga on Jan. 14. See the complete listing of workshops below:

• Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  Ojibwa Casino
  797 Michigan Avenue
  Baraga

• Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  MDOT Regional Office
  1501 Kilgore Road
  Kalamazoo
  
  
• Wednesday, January 15, 2014
  9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
  Peter White Library
  217 North Front St.
  Marquette
  
  
• Wednesday, January 15, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
  Forum, Michigan Library and Historical Center
  702 West Kalamazoo
  Lansing
  
  
• Thursday, January 16, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  Comfort Inn
  13954 State Highway, M-28
  Newberry
  
  
• Thursday, January 23, 2014
  Two session: 8 a.m. - 10:15 p.m. "MDNR grants workshop"
  11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. "What's new in MDNR grants programs"
  Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Conference (must be registered at the conference to attend these workshops)
  Grand Traverse Resort and Spa
  100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd
  Acme
  
  
• Tuesday, January 28, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  Tree Tops Resort
  3962 Wilkinson Rd
  Gaylord
  
  
• Monday, February 3, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  Chesterfield Twp. Hall Boardroom
  47275 Sugarbush Rd. 
  Chesterfield
  
  
• Wednesday, February 5, 2014
  9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 
  Professional Development Center
  Summit on the Park
  46000 Summit Parkway
  Canton

Attendees are encouraged to bring laptops or tablets for the new electronic application submittal training.

For more information or special assistance, contact Linda Harlow at 517-28GRANT (517-284-7268)