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DCNR Awards $1.3 Million To Support 10 ATV, Snowmobile Trail And Facility Projects; New Applications Due Sept. 29

On August 29, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced new grant funding totaling $1,397,400 for 10 all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and snowmobile facilities and trails in Pennsylvania.

“Thousands of avid ATV and snowmobile riding enthusiasts recreate in Pennsylvania annually and DCNR supports projects that improve upon and expand these types of motorized recreation opportunities across the Commonwealth,” Dunn said. “The fall grant round opened earlier this month and we encourage municipalities and organizations to apply before the September 29 deadline.”

Click Here for a list of projects funded.

New Applications Due Sept. 29

The department can award grants two times each year to municipalities and organizations for development of publicly accessible ATV and snowmobile trails and facilities.

The fall ATV and Snowmobile grant round closes on September 29.

Grants are open to municipalities, nonprofit and for-profit organizations.

Proposed snowmobile and ATV related projects eligible for DCNR grants include planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, purchase of equipment for maintenance and construction, and development of educational programs related to snowmobile and ATV trails and facilities.

No match is required for this funding; however, applications providing matching funding will be given additional consideration.

With a few limited exceptions, all snowmobiles and ATVs in Pennsylvania must have a registration issued by DCNR. Statewide, Pennsylvania has nearly 35,000 active snowmobiles registered, and more than 286,000 ATVs.

Grants are administered by DCNR with funding provided from registrations.

Click Here for more information on applying.

Visit Explore PA Trails and Get Outdoors PA for recreation areas near you.

Visit the PA Parks & Forests Foundation’s Events webpage and DCNR’s Calendar of Events for activities happening near you.

For more information on state parks and forests and recreation in Pennsylvania, visit DCNR’s website, Visit the Good Natured DCNR Blog, Click Here for upcoming events, Click Here to hook up with DCNR on other social media-- Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Flickr.

NewsClips:

-- TribLive: Gov. Shapiro Touts Connellsville, Fayette County As An Example Of Success Investing In Outdoor Recreation

-- Post-Gazette - Mary Ann Thomas: Gov. Shapiro Visits Fayette County To Promote Spending On Parks And Outdoor Recreation

-- Observer-Reporter: Shapiro: Connellsville ‘A Great Example’ Of How Outdoor Recreation Leads To Revitalization

-- TribLive: Ride The Natural Water Slides At Ohiopyle State Park - Video

-- PA Capital-Star: PA Launches Office Of Outdoor Recreation

-- Erie Times - Brian Whipkey: New PA Office Aims To Grow Outdoors Recreation Economy, Jobs

-- Williamsport Sun Editorial: Economic Impact Of Outdoor Recreation Cannot Be Overstated

-- Warren Times: DCNR Highlights Trail Of The Year In McKean County

-- Pittsburgh Business Times: Pittsburgh Ranks Among 10 Best Small Cities For Outdoor Enthusiasts

-- WHYY/BillyPenn: Jerome Shabazz’s Grand Vision To Turn Vacant Lots Into New Park System In Philadelphia [Chair of DEP’s Citizens Advisory Council ]

-- Williamsport Sun: Susquehanna River Offers Close-To-Home Outlet For Those Who Want To Enjoy Morning Boat Trip, Exercise