2024 Parks, Fields, Trails Grant

The 2024 Parks, Fields, Trails Grant provides funding for capital projects to create, protect, or improve publicly accessible parks, athletic fields, and trails throughout Erie County. Donor Name: Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority (ECGRA) State: Pennsylvania County: Erie County (PA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The Community Assets Grant Program supports capital improvements and programming which provides social, educational, cultural, health, recreation, and/or economic benefits to residents of Erie County.  Funding can also be used to increase or improve access to recreational facilities. Erie County health assessments continue to show a decline in physical activity and an increase in preventable illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes. Investment in parks, fields, and trails can encourage healthy lifestyles, move towards equitable distribution of park opportunities, and even attract athletic competitions which enhance local tourism. Additionally, an investment in parks can help rejuvenate neighborhoods and Main Streets throughout Erie County. Athletic fields owned by school districts or universities are not eligible for funding. Purchase of maintenance equipment and vehicles is not eligible for funding. Projects exceeding $25,000 are subject to Pennsylvania’s Prevailing Wage Law. Construction of trails for motorized uses is not eligible. Sponsors of trail projects must have a restriction on e-bikes over Class 1. Funding Information A maximum of $25,000 per application; overall $150,000 per grant cycle. Grant Period Grant contracts for Community Assets Grants funding shall be for a period of 12 months. Eligible Uses of funds  Administration (15% maximum of the amount requested from ECGRA) Facility expense related to the project Equipment and supplies Contracted services (E.g., Design and engineering)  Construction  Outcomes measurement Eligibility Criteria  Applicant is an IRS-designated 501(c)(3), municipal authority, or a municipality. Applicant’s headquarters is located in Erie County. Applicant is in good standing with the IRS and state and local taxing bodies. Applicant is in good standing with ECGRA’s reporting requirements to date. Applicant is current on payment of any mandated workers compensation, payment of unemployment or other required employee related insurances, and real estate taxes. Applicant is making sole request on behalf of organization. Applicant will be the recipient of the grant. Pass through grants are not permissible. Only one application per entity, per project, per funding cycle will be accepted. Applicant must either own or lease property to be improved. Non-profit groups may complete projects on property owned by local government with an executed agreement authorized by the governing body of a municipality, municipal authority, or county. For more information, visit ECGRA.