2026 Parks and Trails Improvement Grant Application

2027 Parks and Trails Improvement Grant Application

Grant applications are now open to all political subdivisions in Ottawa County, Ohio, including townships, villages, and cities, for projects that create or enhance publicly accessible outdoor recreation spaces. Applications and all supporting documents are due by 4:30 PM on January 8, 2027. Before applying, please review the Grant Application Guidelines at www.ottawacountyparksoh.org. Applications must be submitted through the online application form. Please note that projects may receive partial funding. Applicants are encouraged to provide clear and detailed information about the project, anticipated costs, funding needs, and project priorities. This information helps grant reviewers understand the project and determine an appropriate funding amount.
2026 Grant Program Timeline
- Applications Open: October 5, 2026
- Application Deadline: January 8th, 2027
- Application Scoring: January 18th–22nd, 2027
- Park Board Approval of Grants: March 2nd, 2027
- Grant Award Letters & Contracts Sent: March 5th, 2027
Projects awarded funding must be completed or have a signed service agreement/construction contract submitted by December 3, 2027 to receive funding. Grant funds are reimbursed based on actual project expenses.
Contact Information
Name of Political Subdivision
Website
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Main Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-Mail Address
example@example.com
Secondary Contact Person

First NameLast Name
Title
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
E-Mail Address
example@example.com

Organization Information
Total portion of annual budget dedicated to Parks and Recreation (park/trail upkeep and improvements)
Total # of Board Members
Total # of Staff
Total # of Volunteers
How is maintenance and/or programming currently being facilitated and funded through your entity?
Please provide a list of your outdoor recreation areas/facilities:
Mission Statement:
Population Served

Grant Proposal Request
Project Name
Project Description (Please be specific)
Project Location
Total Project Budget
Requested Amount
Percent of Total Project Budget Requested (grant cost share)
Describe Costs for Project (materials, labor, contracted services, equipment, other). (Please be specific)
How would your agency proceed with the project if partially funded? Would partial funding prevent the completion of the project? Could the project be completed in phases?
Project Timeline
How will this project fit into agencies existing park and/or outdoor recreation facility plans? How has your agency gathered community support for the project (letters of support, signatures of support, community surveys, public meetings, feedback at community events)?
Most recent grants received from the Park District of Ottawa County:
Amount (1)
Date (1)

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate
Amount (2)
Date (2)

MonthDayYear
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearDate

Grant Application Resolution (sample provided in Grant Application Guidelines)

Cancelof
Project Site Ownership, Lease, or Management Agreement

Cancelof
Cost Justification Documents (cost estimates, supplier quotes, etc)

Cancelof
Other Information (project plans, maps, photos, public survey results, etc)

Cancelof
Letters of Support (optional, highly recommended)

Cancelof
Should be Empty:

2027 Parks and Trails Improvement Grant Application

Contact Information

Organization Information

Grant Proposal Request

Most recent grants received from the Park District of Ottawa County: