North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant
North Carolina State Parks
Funding Amount
Up to US $500,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
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Eligible organizations
- North Carolina counties and incorporated municipalities are eligible for PARTF grants.
Geography
- A project must be located on a single site.
- An applicant must own or have at least a 25-year signed lease or easement for the property where a PARTF facility will be located.
Other requirements
- Public authorities, as defined by N.C.
- General Statute 159-7, are also eligible if they are authorize to acquire land or develop recreational facilities for the general public.
- Local governments can apply to acquire land for parks and build recreational facilities for use by the public.
- A PARTF grant can also be used to protect the natural and scenic resources or renovate older park facilities.
Overview
The North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) provides matching grants up to $500,000 to local governments for the development and improvement of parks and public beach access. Since its inception in 1994, PARTF has been instrumental in enhancing community quality of life by supporting local park initiatives. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, and public authorities, with a focus on ensuring facilities are dedicated for public recreational use for at least 25 years.
Since 1994, the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) awards matching grants to local governments for parks, public beach access, and improvements in state parks. The statewide program helps local governments reach their park and public access goals to improve the quality of life in their communities.
Funding
A local government can request a maximum of $500,000 with each application.
An applicant must match the grant dollar-for-dollar, 50 percent of the total cost of the project, and may contribute more than 50 percent. The appraised value of land to be donated to the applicant can be used as part of the match. The value of in-kind services, such as volunteer work, cannot be used as part of the match.
Eligibility
North Carolina counties and incorporated municipalities are eligible for PARTF grants. Public authorities, as defined by N.C. General Statute 159-7, are also eligible if they are authorize to acquire land or develop recreational facilities for the general public.Local governments can apply to acquire land for parks and build recreational facilities for use by the public. A PARTF grant can also be used to protect the natural and scenic resources or renovate older park facilities. A project must be located on a single site.An applicant must own or have at least a 25-year signed lease or easement for the property where a PARTF facility will be located.Property acquired with PARTF must be dedicated forever for public recreational use. Facilities built or renovated with a PARTF grant must be available for public recreational use for at least 25 years.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Recreation
- Community development
- Community centers
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