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* All Grants and Workshops are cancelled, with the exception of the Growing Smarter program. Information will be updated as it's made publicly available.
Arizona State Parks will offer several competitive grant programs for FY 2009-10. The workshop sessions provide detailed instructions on how to complete a grant application. Workshops are free and application points may be awarded for workshop attendance. Workshop attendance is required for application eligibility. Workshops are provided free of charge. Interested participants MUST register online by noon the day prior to the workshop date if they wish to attend.
Historic Preservation Heritage Fund applicants are required to attend one of the workshops being held statewide to be eligible for funding. There are two Historic Preservation application cycles annually.
The Local, Regional, and State Parks Heritage Fund and the Trails Heritage Fund workshops are conducted simultaneously. The Recreational Trails Program (motorized portion), and State Lake Improvement Fund workshops are independent. Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant Program workshops are independent.
Grant application manuals are available on the Grant Program home page or at the workshops or by contacting the Grant Program Coordinator.
In November 1998, voters approved an annual appropriation of $20 million to the Land Conservation Fund from the General Fund until FY 2011. These funds are used to assist eligible applicants in purchasing or leasing State Trust land that has been reclassified for conservation. Political subdivisions of the state and non-profit organizations created with the purpose of preserving open space can all apply for these monies.
This instructional session is designed to provide attendees with a clear understanding of how to complete a Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition Grant application. Program requirements and procedures are discussed at the workshop, along with rating criteria and the grant scoring and award process. Application packets for Fiscal Year 2009 Growing Smarter State Trust Land Acquisition grants are provided at the workshops.
Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 10 am
Arizona State Parks Board Room
1300 West Washington, Phoenix, Arizona (see Map)
All Workshops (except Growing Smarter) on Hold
For more information on the grant workshops, workshop locations, or grant program, contact the appropriate Grant Program Coordinator in the Staff Directory.
To support historic preservation efforts consistent with the Secretary of Interior Standards. Applicants are required to attend at least one Grant Application Process Workshop in the fiscal year to apply for a Historic Preservation grant. On March 17, 2009 additional workshops are being offered on specific Historic Preservation topics (see below). These are extra, separate workshops and attendance is optional. Everyone is invited to attend. Download Manual and Forms on the Grant Program home page.
March 10, 2009, 10 am to Noon
Grant Application Process - Required
Arizona Game and Fish Department
555 N. Greasewood Road, Tucson AZ
March 17, 2009
Historic Preservation Grant Workshop
Carnegie Center
1102 West Washington Street, Phoenix AZ
9 am: Planning a Historic Preservation Grant Project (optional)
10 am: National Register Nomination
10:30 am: Community Local Government (CLG)
11 am: Historic Building Preservation Plan (HBPP)
1 to 3 pm: Grant Application Process - Required
March 26, 2009, 10 am to Noon
Grant Application Process - Required
Arizona Game and Fish Department
3500 South Lake Mary Road, Flagstaff AZ
To support motorized trail and support facility development, mitigation, and acquisition for off-highway vehicle usage.
November 13, 2008 at 1 pm
Avondale City Hall
11465 W. Civic Center Drive
Avondale, AZ
This workshop is required for all applicants.
Canceled this year.
To support land acquisition and facility development for parks and outdoor recreation, and open space preservation.
See also the Trails Heritage Fund
To support non-motorized trail acquisition,construction and trail improvements in the State Trail System. A trail must be part of the State Trails System to be eligible for a Trails Heritage Fund grant. Nomination forms are due by July 1, 2008 for FY 2009 grants.
November 12, 2008 at 10 am
Pima County Natural Resources Office
3500 West River Road
Tucson, AZ
(Workshops held simultaneously. MUST park in west visitor parking lot!)
November 13, 2008 at 10 am
Avondale City Hall
11465 W. Civic Center
Avondale, AZ
(Workshops held separately at 10 am.)
November 18, 2008 at 10 am
Flagstaff City Hall
211 West Aspen St.
Flagstaff, AZ
(Workshops held simultaneously.)
Note: The Heritage Trails and LRSP workshops begin at 10 am and continue until approximately 1 pm.
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