The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $451,198.34 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support the development of remaining trail and pathway infrastructure around the perimeter of an existing park owned by Delta Township, Michigan, including the installation of site amenities. The project aims to complete...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $959,200 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Finance and Operations Division. The DNR will sub-grant these funds to the City of Grand Rapids to construct a new accessible splash pad, restrooms, picnic shelter, and other site amenities. This project will benefit residents of the City of Detroit as well as...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will receive $214,700 under a Project Grant awarded by the National Park Service on May 16, 2022 through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). As a subrecipient, the Department of Natural Resources will provide $214,700 to the City of Oak Park, Michigan to construct an accessible connector pathway, inclusive and accessible playground with safety surfacing, additional play equipment, and amenities and...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will receive $644,100 from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to construct accessible pathways, a gazebo, playground, parking lot, basketball court, and refurbish a restroom pavilion area for the Village of Shelby, Michigan. Work will be completed by September 2025 to provide accessibility and increase recreational opportunities for residents and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Division of Finance and Operations. The grant will support a development project for outdoor recreation purposes, including the addition of a half-mile of universally accessible trailway to connect the Daysail area to the rest of Lake St. Clair Metropark....
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $291,249.60 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The Michigan DNR will subgrant the funds to the City of Ferndale, Michigan to replace and upgrade playground equipment, safety surfacing, walkways, and parking spaces at a local park. Additional improvements include replacing a drinking fountain, installing...
The National Park Service awarded a $175,576 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The Michigan DNR will subgrant the funds to Delhi Charter Township to replace an existing restroom facility at Valhalla Park, including new utilities and water lines. The project will also construct an accessible walkway, restripe accessible parking spaces, and perform landscaping. The upgrades are...
This $587,800 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to sub-grant funds to the City of Grand Haven for renovations to the local ballpark. Specifically, the grant will support renovations to the dugouts, bleachers, and fencing, as well as paving the parking lot. The project is scheduled for completion by June 30, 2027. This grant award is...
This $695,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the development of the Upper Macatawa Natural Area in Zeeland, Michigan. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make a sub-award to Ottawa County to undertake this project, which will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation access and preserving natural spaces. The award period runs from October...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will receive $3.22 million from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to reconstruct portions of the Lake Linden Trail between Dollar Bay and Lake Linden, Michigan from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Specifically, the Department will rebuild sections of the trail damaged by washouts, clean and replace culverts and repair drainage structures. These renovations are...