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].
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Moorhead River Corridor Ribbon Cutting (D3)

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 information for pre- and post-grant contract success.  This information has been gathered into grantee management workshops.  Videos of annual workshops are available here.

2024, 2025 and 2026 Grant Award Workshops
Grant Awardee Obligations 
DNR Pre-Contract Checklist 
SHPO Review Request 

Funding Applications

The Commission expects to have approximately $12.5 million available to award in 2026 for FY2028 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 New 2026
Environmental/Archeological Review Funding
Funding Application Video Tutorial
Funding Application Instructions New 2026
Non-Infrastructure Project Management Policy 
Funding Application Contents and Standards
Budget Spreadsheet Template Updated 2026!
Budget Spreadsheet Sample 
Budget Spreadsheet Tutorial
​Funding Resolution Required Language! Updated 2026!
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Oxbow Park (D6)
Girls writes ideas on stick note to place on board as adults look on
Douglas County Lake Brophy Park Grand Opening (D3)