Recreational Trails Program

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Reimbursable / Matching Recreational Trails Program Federal Highway Trust Fund, represents a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from non-highway recreational fuel use.

2 Reimbursable / Matching Recreational Trails Program Federal Highway Trust Fund, represents a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from non-highway recreational fuel use. Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act or "FAST Act RTP legislation found in U.S. Code Title 23,

Develop, Repair, Improve, Restore existing recreational trails; Construction of new recreational trails; Kick-start new projects, hand off for future maintenance; Non-motorized and motorized;

3 Develop, Repair, Improve, Restore existing recreational trails; Construction of new recreational trails; Kick-start new projects, hand off for future maintenance; Non-motorized and motorized; Eligible Project Activities Trailside and trailhead facilities: parking, restrooms, benches, bike racks, lighting Photo courtesy of former Trail Crew Leader extraordinaire- Sean Tanner Purchase/ lease of trail equipment visit: ctcurrent.pdf for the complete instructions 3

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Safety and Education-maximum 5%: Definition of a Safety and Education project: Clear public benefit, readily accessible, Available to the general public, or targeted broad segment of general public

5 Safety and Education-maximum 5%: Definition of a Safety and Education project: Clear public benefit, readily accessible, Available to the general public, or targeted broad segment of general public (trail/park users), Free or very low cost to participants. (brochures, free training, interpretive panels, activity or meet-up groups, etc.) visit: s/grants/trailsgrantpage/rtpappinstructcurrent.pdf for the complete instructions 5

6 Match requirements 90% Federal share / 10% matching share= Total project cost $50k/90%=$55,556 x 10%= $5,556 Match Same matching amount for all applicants. Cash, Labor, Materials, Equipment No volunteer work as match unless within scope of work. Equipment purchase should have cash match. visit: ent.pdf for the complete instructions 6

project end date Detailed budget including all the materials, equipment, labor,

7 PLAN AHEAD, PLAN AHEAD, PLAN AHEAD Get Started Early Complete scope of work including confirmed volunteers and match Complete schedule broken into milestones ending in a project end date Detailed budget including all the materials, equipment, labor, contractors and quotes, permitting costs (SWPP, Archaeological inspection, MLW) (etc.) Project Support 7

8 Summary of a few changes since implementation of 2 CFR 200 Uniform Federal Guidance Period of Performance Shovel Ready FHWA Inactivity List (billing within 8 months, min. 2 billings/ year) Schedule milestones resulting in project end date Extensions Buy America Please ask questions, use resources on the website, attend trainings 8

9 Land and Water Conservation Fund AK: Since 1965 Alaska has seen over $37 million in federal LWCF invested in about 350 projects. Federal Revenues Fund Variation and Use Eligible Applicants Reimbursable & Matching Administrative Fee Examples Local Projects Examples State Projects 9

10 Land and Water Conservation Fund LWCF Grant Schedule Open until July 31, 2017 Anticipate about $800,000 available 50% Match requirement Anticipated Floor: $25,000 (project at least $50,000) Anticipated Ceiling: $125,000 (project at least $250,000) Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan: High Priority Projects Type #1: Trail and facility upgrades or improvements Type #2: Improved access to recreation areas Type #3: Meet ADA accessibility standards Moderate Priority Project Type #1: Acquisition or development of new trails and facilities For LWCF Grant Application, Frequently Asked Questions, and other info, click on: 10

11 Snowmobile Trails Grant Program 11

Snowmachine Registration fees: ~$200-$240 k/yr Reimbursable, matching grant funds 25% match for stand-alone projects Trail development and maintenance of snowmachine trails and trailrelated

12 Snowmachine Registration fees: ~$200-$240 k/yr Reimbursable, matching grant funds 25% match for stand-alone projects Trail development and maintenance of snowmachine trails and trailrelated facilities. Snowmachine safety and educational programs. Matching funds are not required for safety and educational grant programs. **please refer to definition of Safety and Education slide #5 Grooming Pool- All trails with established, legal easements, must apply to be admitted 0% match

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15 Darcy B. Harris Alaska State Trails Program Coordinator ADNR, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation 550 West 7th Avenue, Suite 1380 Anchorage, Alaska phone:

U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Division of Parks and Recreation

APRIL 2017 20.219 RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM State Project/Program: RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration Federal Authorization: Fixing America