The National Park Service, through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $557,400 project grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 9, 2025. The grant will support the DNR's subaward to Victor Township for park development projects at Victor Township Park. The funding will benefit the general public by enabling the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities in...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $7,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant funding will support the DNR's acquisition of 4,494 acres to consolidate state land holdings in the Keweenaw Peninsula for recreation and natural resource conservation. This project aims to benefit the citizens and visitors of the State of Michigan by...
The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) has awarded a $1,000,000.00 project grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to make a sub-award to the Saginaw Charter Township for developments at Saginaw Township Park. The grant, which has an award date of October 1, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, will fund public park improvements and outdoor recreation infrastructure through the Land 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 U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $642,200.00 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 provide funding for the DNR to make a sub-award to the City of Grand Ledge for developments at Jaycee Park. This project, which will benefit the general public, aligns with the state's outdoor recreation priorities and the Land and Water...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $695,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant funding will support the development of the Upper Macatawa Natural Area in Zeeland, MI, which will benefit the general public. The project will be implemented through a sub-award to Ottawa County. The grant has an award date of Oct 1, 2025 and an...
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 $750,000 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to support the development of the Pat O'Donnell Civic Center Ice Arena in Ironwood, MI. The DNR will serve as the primary grantee and provide a sub-award to the City of Ironwood to fund improvements and expansions to the public recreational facility. This project, which is scheduled for completion...
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....