Grants
Grant Instructions
INSTRUCTIONS FOR UTAH TRAILS MATCHING FISCAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
NON-MOTORIZED AND MOTORIZED TRAIL GRANTS
THE PROCESS
In preparation for submitting an application, project proponents are encouraged to contact the State Trails Coordinator John Knudson, (801) 538-7344, or by email: johnknudson@utah.gov or OHV Coordinator Fred Hayes, (801) 538-7435 fredhayes@utah.gov for guidance and to discuss project details.
Submitted trail proposal applications will initially be reviewed for recommendation to the Utah State Parks Board by either the Utah Off-Highway Vehicle Advisory Council or Utah Recreational Trails Advisory Council; councils created by legislation and vested with authority to advise them on selection of state-wide projects to receive state and federal trails funding.
Following a circumspect review of all applications, the Advisory Councils will submit their recommendations to the Utah State Parks Board for final evaluation, proposal selection and related funding decisions.
TIMELINE
Applications are due and must be in the Utah Parks and Recreation Office on or before 5 PM, May 1ST . Late proposals will not be accepted.
Please submit fiscal assistance application packets to:
VALERIE WILLIAMS
UTAH DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION
1594 WEST NORTH TEMPLE SUITE 116
P O BOX 146001
SALT LAKE CITY UT 84114-6001
Proposals will be reviewed during the months of May, June, July and August. Applicants may be contacted to clarify the details and merits of their proposal. Applicants may also be contacted to arrange on on-site tour of the project for Advisory Council members.
APPLICATION FORMAT
Compliance with uniform formatting requirements will enable evaluators to manage and review all applications most effectively. Deviations will unnecessarily encumber the process and may impact the objective analysis of your submittal.
All applications must comply with the following formatting requirements:
- 8.5 " X 11 " white paper with the information in portrait orientation.
- 11 point Arial font.
- Drawings and charts on 8.5 " X 11 " or 11 " X 17 " folded paper, in either portrait or landscape orientation.
- All submittals are to be unbound. Application materials will be organized into three-ring binders by Utah Parks and Recreation staff for convenience of the evaluators.
- All submittals are to be three-hole punched on the left hand margin.
- A maximum of 6 single-sided pages of text per application, including detailed budget. Address each question in the application as completely as possible. Submittal information must appear in the same sequence and order as outlined in this application.
- A maximum of 5 single-sided pages of drawings, photos and charts per application.
- Up to 10 additional single-sided pages of required documentation such as letters of commitment, executive summaries of master plans or property appraisals, etc.
No addenda with any application. Submit 12 copies of each application.
FISCAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION CHECKLIST
(Please submit 12 copies of the following)
_______ FISCAL ASSISTANCE APPLICATION
_______ DETAILED PROJECT COST ESTIMATE. Proposed project expenditures should be listed in detail, describing each project component identified within the scope of the proposal. Only items listed in this detailed cost estimate will be eligible for cost sharing under the fiscal assistance agreement.
_______ MAPS Submit a map clearly showing in detail the location of the proposed project.
_______ AGREEMENTS (If applicable.) - Submit agreements with any other agency, individual, group or corporation that may participate in this project, contribute funds or property, or may be involved in future operation and maintenance of the facility.
_______ APPRAISAL REPORT (summary, land acquisition projects only.)
_______ MASTER PLAN showing existing and proposed recreation and non-recreational development, clearly identify the boundaries of the area in which the proposed development will occur.
_______ NON-PROFIT CERTIFICATION FROM THE STATE OF UTAH under Title 16, "Utah Nonprofit Corporation and Cooperative Association Act. (Project sponsors for OHV Program funds and Recreational Trails Program funds who are "organized user groups".)