The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will use a $429,400 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior National Park Service to construct accessible sidewalks, parking, fishing platforms, and a kayak/canoe launch along the St. Joseph River in Carronde Park, Benton Harbor, Michigan. The Department of Natural Resources will subgrant the funding to the St. Joseph Charter Township to install benches, picnic tables, signage, a recycling station, and information kiosk to provide...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $680,200 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant will fund improvements to the Stony Creek Ravine Nature Park, including a new vehicular entrance, parking trailhead, drinking fountain, restrooms, picnic area, and native plantings. The DNR will sub-grant a portion of the funds to the Oakland Charter...
The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) has awarded a $655,400.00 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on Jul 30, 2025. The DNR will make a sub-award to Chikaming Township for developments at Kohn Park. This project, funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, will benefit the general public by supporting park acquisition, development, and improvements to outdoor recreation areas and facilities in...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $306,741.60 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 funds to the City of Essexville to construct walkways, install a seawall and stabilize the shoreline at Smith Park. This will create a safe shore fishing access area with a floating fishing platform, benches, and trash bins....
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 Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was awarded a $1,031,800 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA #15.916). The grant will be used to improve the accessibility and recreational amenities at the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, Michigan. Key project components include: Constructing new accessible asphalt and concrete pathways, service drives, and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR will sub-grant the funds to Fort Gratiot Township to develop a 25-site, full hook-up campground with an accessible playground, restroom building, and picnic grove with site amenities. The project aims to enhance public outdoor recreation access and...
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will receive $309,840 from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate Pennsylvania Park in Petoskey, Michigan by September 2025. Renovations will include replacing existing walkways with universal access walkways, upgrading lighting, installing picnic tables, trash bins, and bike racks, and landscaping that includes renovation of the existing storm water management...
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 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...