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7. Trails and Bikeways Grants <br /> • Both the Department of Natural ural Resources and the Department <br /> of Transportation of the State of Minnesota have grant <br /> programs for trails and/or bikeways. These programs are very <br /> limited, however, and usually require regional significance. <br /> 8. Environmental Trust Fund <br /> An Environmental Trust Fund has been established by the <br /> State of Minnesota and will be funded from State Lottery pro- <br /> ceeds. Funds are available through the State to local units of <br /> government for park projects that are geared toward improving, <br /> preserving or protecting environmentally sensitive areas. The <br /> Environmental Trust Fund may have applications for many <br /> Elk River Parks, including Woodland Trails Park, Hillside Park <br /> and other proposed park areas. <br /> 9. National Endowment for the Arts <br /> The National Endowment for the Arts, an independent agency <br /> e—;, of the Federal government, was created to encourage and assist <br /> the nation's cultural resources. There are various individual <br /> and program grants available, including Projects Grants for <br /> Rural and Small Communities to support projects involving <br /> design practice, media, research,theory and education about <br /> design. This program has a very narrow focus, however, it may <br /> apply to special park projects or studies such as in historic <br /> preservation, public art or cultural resources. <br /> 10. Regional Park Bonding Programs <br /> Some of the proposals in the Master Park and Recreation Plan <br /> may have regional significance. It is conceivable, for example, <br /> that a major park along the Mississippi River such as the <br /> Houlton Farm, could be a regional park serving Wright County, <br /> Sherburne County and the City of Elk River. Special <br /> legislative approval could be sought to sell bonds to finance <br /> acquisition and development. <br /> 0 <br /> 116 <br />