LANSING, Mich. — Ingham County is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications from ALL Ingham County municipalities to participate in the 2019 Ingham County Trails and Park Millage Grant Program. In 2014 Ingham County residents approved a six year .5 mill levy to create and maintain a countywide system of trails and adjacent parks in Ingham County.
Project Requirements:
Applications are due September 27, 2019 by 5 pm. Funding consideration will be given to small shovel ready projects and future planning of projects. All projects will be considered even if they are not shovel ready or planning related. The Board is not requiring match this round; while not required it is always welcome. See application and website for details. www.inghamcountyparks.org
Eligibility:
Government entity General
Project Requirements:
Must demonstrate a direct benefit to Ingham County residents
Preference will be given to the following categories:
o (1) Small shovel ready projects up to $125,000
o (2) Planning and design for future projects
The Park Commission and Board of Commissioners will consider any application even if it does not specifically fit the above two categories
Application Overview – a fully completed application is required
Description of the project Overview of the project addressing the grant criteria
Detailed physical scope of the project
Design, engineering and construction information
Itemized cost and funding plan for the project
Maintenance plans
Selection Process Overview:
Applications are reviewed and scored by the Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission
The Ingham County Parks and Recreation Commission makes a recommendation to the Ingham County Board of Commissioners
The Ingham County Board of Commissioners reviews recommendations and awards grants
The 2019 Trail and Park Millage Grant recipients are announced
Grantees are notified
Want to learn more about great things happening in mid-Michigan? Visit the FOX47News Website.
Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere.
Download our free app for Appleand Android
and
Sign up for newsletters emailed to your inbox.
Select from these options: Breaking News, Severe Weather, School Closings, Daily Headlines and Daily Forecasts.
