Michigan DNR Awards $1.4 Million in Recreation Passport Grants

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USA -(Ammoland.com)- The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that 36 communities across the state will share $1,461,500 in Recreation Passport grants.

Funding for this program is derived from sales of the Recreation Passport, the $11 annual pass that grants residents vehicle entry at state parks and recreation areas throughout Michigan.

This year, Recreation Passport grant applicants sought funding for a broad range of public outdoor recreation projects, including playground development and renovations, sports and fitness facility development and improvements, trail and walkway development, park and picnic area improvements and improved access for those with disabilities.

The full list of grant recipients, grant amounts and project descriptions is available on the DNR website.

Successful applicants clearly demonstrated projects designed to increase public access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities.

The selected projects were chosen from a field of 77 grant applications seeking $3,053,000 million in funding.

“Recreation Passport grants support local units of government in their efforts to offer their residents and visitors quality recreation opportunities,” said Steve DeBrabander, DNR grants manager. “This funding enables us to work together to improve quality of life and tourism in communities across the state.”

Application materials for future Recreation Passport grants will be available by Jan. 1 online.

Interested individuals also may call DNR Grants Management at 517-284-7268 or write to:

Michigan Department of Natural Resources
Grants Management
P.O. Box 30425
Lansing, MI 48909-7925

Learn more about how the Recreation Passport gains you access to Michigan state parks and more online.

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