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GMRPTC ONLINE APPLICATION PORTAL
The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission operates an online application and planning portal for use by parks and trails agencies. Users may access the portal for Designation Applications, Master Plans, or Funding Applications. New users will find the portal easy to use after creating a user account.
 
The Commission has operated an online data management system (DMS) since 2015. Users access the DMS to apply for designation as a regional park or trail, complete a Master Plan, and apply for funding. A complete user tutorial and support materials are included in the “Application Toolbox.” The DMS if free and open to all users; parks and trails agencies are encouraged to use the Master Plan portal even if they aren’t applying for designation. Sample qualified Master Plans for designated facilities are provided below.
 
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski at coordinator@gmrptcommission.org. Applicants are encouraged to use the messaging system within the DMS to communicate with Commission staff about particular Designation Applications, Master Plans, or Funding Applications.
Application Toolbox

Application Deadlines:

DESIGNATION APPLICATION
Open - No Deadline


MASTER PLAN
Available when Application
ranks "High" No Deadline


​FUNDING APPLICATION
Opens: April 3, 2023
Deadline: 11:59 PM,  July 31, 2022


2022 CONNECTING PEOPLE TO THE OUTDOORS SMALL GRANT FUND
The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission is pleased to announce a special Connecting People to the Outdoors Small Grant Fund. 
 
The CPO grant fund of $212,053 is available to all designated Greater Minnesota facilities with the intent to encourage innovative ideas and nurture creative partnerships across facilities and with community partners. 
 
We recognize the hardships the pandemic has caused, and this special grant fund is created to allow our partners to imagine programs and activities they may not have considered due to budget constraints.  The impact of creative thinking and partnering can have big results!

Please see the attached application materials. For more information, contact System Plan Coordinator Joe Czapiewski at coordinator@gmrptcommission.org, or Executive Director Renee Mattson at renee.mattson@gmrptcommission.org.

Funding Announcement
Application
Official Resolution Template

Track Wheelchair Small Grant

Release Date: November 3, 2022
Deadline: 5:00 pm December 9, 2022

Check out out the news article for all of the details.

Submission via Email to coordinator@gmrptcommission.org

Sample Master Plans

Disclaimer: These sample Master Plans for regionally-significant parks and trails are provided for educational purposes only. Each plan is unique and tailored for that specific facility and community while meeting the requirements for regional designation. Samples provided are the final published hard copy documents and may not contain all of the information required for designation evaluation in the Master Plan portal. Please check current Master Plan requirements and support documents when completing your Master Plan. All plan updates must be provisionally approved by Commission staff prior to uploading to the portal. 
Master Plan Requirements FAQ
Strategic Plan - Detailed Master Plan Requirements, 2021
Click on the Master Plan for a PDF.
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Questions? Contact coordinator@gmrptcommission.org
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