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FUNDING & RESOURCES Park Revenues Many local communities charge users for use of local park facilities for events or league use. For example, based on a survey of parks in Edmond, Harrah, Choctaw, Yukon, a covered picnic pavilion can be rented $20 to $75 dollars per half day depending on size and amenities.
acquisition, 3) construction of new trails, 4) accessibility projects with disabled individuals and 5) development of trailhead and trailside facilities. https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/ otrd-nfs-trav/files/RTP-2020-ApplicationRevised-10-23-2019.pdf
Local Contributions Local contributions may come from a variety of sources. Check with local businesses, service providers, banks, utility providers, nearby auto dealerships, charitable foundations, etc. Don’t forget the value of in-kind contributions of materials, equipment, and labor from skilled local workers.
Transportation Alternatives Program Shelly Williams, PE Local Government Division Engineer Oklahoma Department of Transportation 200 NE 21st St Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3299 (405) 521-2454 slwilliams@odot.org
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department Division of State Parks Susan Henry, Grant Administrator (405) 522-9521 susan.henry@travelok.com
The Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) provides federal funding for alternative transportation projects/programs. As a federal program that provides funds up to 80% of total project costs with a 20% local match, the following alternative transportationrelated projects/programs are eligible of receiving federal funds: 1) sidewalks, 2) pedestrian/bicycle trails, 3) streetscapes, 4) safe routes to school and 5) environmental/ historic preservation projects. Projects outside of the Oklahoma City and Tulsa urbanized areas with a population under 5,000 are eligible to receive funds. https://oklahoma.gov/odot/businesscenter/local-government-resource-center/ transportation-alternatives-program-tap.html
The Division of State Parks distributes the federal funds for this grant. The grant reimburses up to 50% of expenses from projects that include acquisition of land and/or development of outdoor recreation facilities. Facilities might include sports facilities, playgrounds, campgrounds, trails, swimming facilities, splash pads, etc. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/lwcf/index.htm Recreational Trails Program (Same Contact Info as Above) The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal aid program managed through the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As a state-administered program, the RTP offers up to 80% of grant reimbursement for developing a recreational trail with a 20% local match. The following eligible projects for the RTP include: 1) trail maintenance and restoration, 2) land
Placemaking Grant The National Association of Realtors provides funds up to $5,000 for eligible parks, trails, and play/fitness areas projects. Applicants must coordinate with the local Realtor Association to apply. The placemaking grant offers up to two levels of funding. https://realtorparty.realtor/community-outreach/ placemaking
