• Eligible applicants: All municipalities and counties in Arkansas
• Maximum award: No maximum limit*

  *While there is no maximum limit for Matching Grant awards, applicants will have to provide an equal match. Projects will be evaluated based on multiple factors including but not limited to: quality of project, demonstrated need, and available funding.

• Eligible projects: Development of outdoor recreation facilities and land acquisition
• Funding: Reimbursement up to 50% of project costs
• Grant completion timeframe: Grant projects should be completed within one year of award notice.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

A Project Management Workshop, a Notice to Proceed and a fully executed Contract Agreement between the grantee and the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program are required prior to expending any funds for acquisition or development. Design and administration costs are exempt from this rule. Contact your Project Officer or consult the application guide for details for both Matching Grant and FUN Park Grant projects.

• PROJECT MANAGEMENT GUIDE

The following forms may be applicable to your specific Matching Grant project:

• SPONSOR EMPLOYEE TIME
• VALUE OF SPONSOR-OWNED EQUIPMENT USE
• VALUE OF DONATED LABOR
• VALUE OF DONATED EQUIPMENT USE
• VALUE OF DONATED MATERIAL
• REIMBURSEMENT SUMMARY
• REVISED BUDGET FORM