2010
Recreational Trails Program
SCPRT Soliciting Grant Requests for 2010 Recreational Land Acquisition, Development and Trails
Columbia, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is inviting interested eligible entities to submit a “Letter of Intent Form” for grant funding assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The deadline for submission is Monday, December 7, 2009.
LWCF is a federally funded grant program for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. It requires a 50% match and is a reimbursable grant. LWCF funds are available only for local or state agencies. The minimum request is $25,000 and maximum amount is $250,000, unless your project is determined to have regional or statewide significance, in which case you may be eligible for up to $500,000. LWCF creates an outdoor recreation legacy by requiring perpetual park management.
RTP is a federally funded grant program to build or improve trails across South Carolina. This is a reimbursable grant program requiring a 20% match. RTP funds are available to state, federal and local government agencies or qualified private organizations. The minimum grant amount is $10,000 with a maximum of $100,000. Motorized projects are eligible for the maximum amount of motorized funding available.
For more information:
- RTP, please contact Ronda Pratt, State Trails Coordinator, 803-734-0130 rpratt@scprt.com,
- LWCF, please contact Tony Bebber, Planning Manager, 803-734-0189 tbebber@scprt.com
Please complete and mail the attached Letter of Intent form to:
Attn: 2010 Letter of Intent SCPRT – Tourism and Recreation Development Office 1205 Pendleton Street, Room 225 Columbia, SC 29201
The deadline for submitting Letters of Intent is Monday, December 7, 2009 at 5 p.m. Postal marks must not reflect a later date.
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