Michigan DNR approves nearly $1.9 million in recreation grants
DNR approves nearly $1.9 million in recreation grants for local park and trail improvement, development
Dec. 10, 2024 | Contact: Christie Bayus
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources today announced that 14 communities will share $1,896,700 in Recreation Passport grants for local public recreation projects.
The grants awarded will fund a range of projects, including improvements at the Big Traverse Bay boating access site in Houghton County’s Schoolcraft Township, the Tate Park River Raisin Pathway Loop in the village of Clinton in Lenawee County and the Springfield Schools Memorial Park playground in the city of Springfield in Calhoun County.
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The DNR’s Recreation Passport grant program began in 2010 with the goal of boosting visitation and funding for Michigan state parks. The Recreation Passport is a $14 annual pass required for access to 103 state parks and recreation areas, more than 140 state forest campgrounds, Michigan historic sites, hundreds of boating access sites and thousands of miles of trails.
Ten percent of the proceeds from Recreation Passport sales are granted to communities across the state for development and improvement of local public recreation facilities.
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View projects recommended for funding for this year’s Recreation Passport grant awards. Counties where funded grant projects have been approved include Allegan, Benzie, Berrien, Calhoun, Gogebic, Houghton, Jackson, Lapeer, Lenawee, Oceana, Oscoda, St. Clair and Van Buren.
Selected projects were scored and selected from a field of 52 grant applications seeking a total of $6.7 million in funding.
With the announcement of this year’s recipients, the Recreation Passport grant program has awarded a total of $20.5 million statewide.
The application period for the next round of Recreation Passport grant funding opens in early 2025, with applications due April 1. Learn more about the program and application materials at Michigan.gov/DNRGrants.
Thanks to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
