The Parks and Trails Legacy Grant Program provides funding for trails and parks with regional or state significance. Allowable costs include: facilities for pedestrian or bicycles, safety/educational activities for pedestrians and bicyclists, acquisition of scenic easement and scenic or historic sites, landscaping or other scenic beautification, historic preservation, rehabilitation/operation of historic transportation buildings, structures or facilities, preservation of abandoned railway corridors, control and removal of outdoor advertising, archaeological planning and research and establishment of transportation museums.
Eligible Applicants: State-aid cities and counties
Available Funds: up to 80% of construction costs
Restrictions: Managed by area MnDOT Districts; must adhere to Federal Transportation Design Guidelines