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A rt" Cross Country Ski Trail Grants -In -Aid Program q The Cross Country Ski Trail Grants -In -Aid Program, funded by revenue from the Great Minnesota Ski Pass, supports the maintenance and grooming of cross-country ski trails. Local units of government are eligible grantees. This program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, which makes payments for the trail maintenance performance benchmark (40% of the grant) and the remaining 60% of the grant reimbursement based on the number of hours groomed and the established grooming rates. Local Trail Connections Program The Local Trail Connections Program is administered by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and provides reimbursement grants to local units of govern- ment to fill in small gaps between destinations and residential areas. The program is supported by "In Lieu Of' lottery proceeds. Eligible projects include acquisition of and development of trails. Eligible applicants include counties, cities and townships, and grant requests can range from $5,000-$150,000 consisting of up to 75% of the total eligible project costs with a minimum 25% non -state cash match. In 2020, Sherburne County was awarded $100,000 for a $208,600 project to install a new trail system to improve connectivity to the Sherburn History Center. 9 Federal Recreation Trail Program The Federal Recreational Trail Program is administered by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources with the purpose of encouraging the maintenance and develop- ment of motorized, non -motorized, and diversified trails by providing funding assistance. Projects include construc- tion, rehabilitation design, and redesign of recreational trail linkages, their facilities, and programs for environ- mental and safety awareness. All projects must be spon- sored by a unit of government, preferably in cooperation with a local trail organization. Projects that involve urban youth corps workers such as the Conservation Corps of Minnesota S Iowa will be given special consideration. The minimum grant request is $2,500, and the maximum trail grant award is $150,000. Equipment grants are capped at $75,000 and require a 25% secured match. Outdoor Recreation Grant Program The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program is funded and administered by the Metropolitan Council and the Greater Minnesota Regional Park and Trails Commission. This program is intended for projects that increase and enhance outdoor recreation facilities in local and commu- nity parks throughout the state. The Outdoor Recreation Grant Program provides matching grants to local units of government for up to 50% of the cost of acquisition, devel- opment and/or redevelopment of local parks and recre- ation areas. The maximum grant award is $250,000. 124 101X-11ad9i7:1OWNIMiVEi10IWo Implementation Plan • Elk River Comprehensive Plan