Application Toolbox

The following tools are provided for applicants who are creating designation applications, Master Plans, or funding applications in the data management system (DMS). Please review the appropriate tutorials and samples for your particular task. Technical assistance is provided by the System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski at [email protected].

Moorhead River Corridor Ribbon Cutting (D3)

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Designation Applications

GMRPTC Criteria Tutorial
Application Handout
Designation Application Tutorial
​Designation Application Contents, 2022
Designation Application Sample Resolution
Designation Application Contents and Standards
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Master Planning

Master Plan Contents and Standards, 2021
Master Plan Tutorial
Master Plan Contents, 2022
Master Plan Samples
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Grant Management

Grant recipients will need the following information for pre- and post-grant contract success.
2025 Grantee Meeting Part 1 - Accessibility New for 2025!
2025 Grantee Meeting Part 2 - Updates New for 2025!
2025 Grantee Meeting Part 3 - SHPO New for 2025!
2025 Grantee Meeting Part 4 - DNR New for 2025!
2025 Grantee Meeting Slides  New for 2025!
Grant Awardee Obligations New for 2025!
DNR Pre-Contract Checklist New for 2025!
SHPO Review Request New for 2025!

Funding Applications

The Commission expects to have approximately $12 million available to award in 2025 for FY2027 Development and CPO projects.
New funding opportunities for Access and Inclusion and Environmental/Archeological Review use the same grant application form, with a different start button and application number, and must complete all application requirements.
Grant funds are distributed from the Legacy Parks and Trails fund and awarded by the GMRPTC.  Contract administration is provided by the MNDNR.
Funding Application Guidelines Updated for 2025!
Funding Application "What's New in 2024" Video
Environmental/Archeological Review Funding
Funding Application Video Tutorial
Funding Application Instructions Updated for 2025! 
Non-Infrastructure Project Management Policy 
Funding Application Contents and Standards
Budget Spreadsheet Template 
Budget Spreadsheet Sample 
Budget Spreadsheet Tutorial
​Funding Resolution Required Language!

Cook County Mountain Bike System (D1)

Douglas County Lake Brophy Park Grand Opening (D3)