Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program
Forecasted
The Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program funds scientific planning and enhancement of regionally significant parks and trails in Greater Minnesota, administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Funder: Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award size varies by project; funding supports acquisition, development, and enhancement of regional parks and trails.
Summary: Supports the development and enhancement of parks and trails of regional significance outside the Twin Cities metropolitan area in Greater Minnesota.
Key Information: Application is submitted via the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission; reimbursement-based funding.
Description
This program funds the acquisition, development, and enhancement of parks and trails of regional significance located outside Minnesota’s seven-county metropolitan area. Administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in partnership with the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC), the program aims to increase recreational opportunities and advance system-wide planning for communities across Greater Minnesota. Funding recommendations are made by the GMRPTC and awarded by the state legislature, with DNR providing grant administration and oversight.
