Application General Instructions 1
Application Table of Contents 2
Project Summary 3
Application Review Criteria: Construction Projects 4
Application Review Criteria: Trails Planning Projects 5
Application Review Criteria: Trails Publications Projects 6
Cost Estimate & Sponsor's Match Summary: Instructions 7
Cost Estimate & Sponsor's Match: Construction Projects 8
Cost Estimate & Sponsor's Match: Trails Publications Projects 9
Cost Estimate & Sponsor's Match: Trails Planning Projects 10
Environmental & Historic Preservation Survey I 11
Permits & Environmental Clearances 12
Location Maps 13
Applicant Signatures 14
Submit six complete sets of all application materials no later than 4:30 PM on Friday, February 5, 1999. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
To the extent practical, all materials shall be submitted on 8.5" x 11" recycled / recyclable paper and photocopied duplex to minimize use ofresources. Twin-pocket portfolios or other simple, re-usable binding method is recommended.
·It is helpful to alert us early that you are planning to submit a grant application this year so that we may provide some technical assistance.
In some cases, there are separate forms or information requested for Trails Construction Projects and for Trails Planning & Trails Publication Projects.
Address all questions in the application materials. Attach separate pages only as necessary.
Color photographs of the project area are useful, but not required.
FEMA equipment cost guidelines and Davis-Bacon labor rates are included in the separate administration guide for your use in preparing the Cost Estimate.
FP&R staff is available to answer questions as you prepare your application.
Suggestions for improvements or clarification needed in this application are always welcome.
Use the Table of Contents on the next page for your grant application. Indicate the page numbers as appropriate.
Project/Trail Title:
Project sponsor:
Page
1. Project summary
2. Cost Estimate and Sponsor's Match Summary
3. Request for Cash Advance to Grant
4. Environmental & Historic Preservation Survey
5. Permits & Clearances Checklist
6. Application Review Criteria
7. General Location Map
8. Topographical or Speciftc Location Map
9. Landowner agreement letters, if available, or explanation of status
10. Signature Page
11. Other supporting materials
Project/ Trail Name:
Applicant type (check one): ___ Municipal ___ Not-for-profit
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Contact Person, Title Telephone #
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Applicant/ Project Sponsor
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Mailing address Town/City Zip+4
Summary description of project. (Attach separate sheets only as necessary.)
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Location of trail(s) or project area. List all land.parcels, towns, counties, etc.:
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Lands ownership: Proposed trail will cross ____ private land ____ public land.
Linkages this trail now provides or will provide when completed.
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O A youth service organization has been or will
be contacted about performing work this project.
O This project is not appropriate for a youth service crew.
Est. start date:______________________ Est. completion date:______________________
On separate pages, please provide a one or two paragraph answer to each question below. The responses should follow the given sequence and it is helpful to re-state the question.
1. 0-20 points. Describe the quality of experiences the project will provide or enhance. To what extent does the project add to or enhance trail recreation opportunities? Describe how many people are expected to benefit from the project each year in user days. Please document how you arrived at these figures.
2. 0-10 points. To what extent does the project provide linkage (or lead to future linkage) to other trails, bicycle-pedestrian paths, scenic corridors, natural, cultural, historical and recreational areas, or to areas of population concentration.
3. 0-5 points. How is the project of regional or statewide significance?
1. 0-10 points. To what extent is there consideration of alleviating safety hazards, reducing adverse environmental impacts, and reducing user conflicts?
2. 0-10 points. To what extent is there a plan and/or resources to ensure the long-term maintenance ofthe proposed project?
3. 0-10 points. To what extent does the project include an educational component to inform people about how to use the trail, including protecting the resource and developing good relations with other trail users?
1. 0-10 points. What degree of support and involvement is evident for this project? For example, public meetings, special committees formed, fUnds committed, petitions, newspaper articles, and so on.
2. 0-10 points. To what extent has the project been documented, or meet the goals in, the Vermont Trails & Greenways Plan or other plans?
To what extent does the project seek to minimize costs and/or leverage other fUnds or donated services as appropriate? To what extent are these costs well documented?
To what extent are there positive or negative aspects about this project that are not addressed in the criteria above, such as quality of the application, a crisis or emergency situation, etc. If practical for this project, will youth service crews be utilized to perform the construction work?
On separate pages, please provide a one or two paragraph answer to each question below. The responses should follow the given sequence and it is helpful to re-state the question.
1. 0-20 points. Describe the potential for trails in
the area to be studied. Is the proposal to plan extensions or
expansions of existing trails? If so, briefly describe the trails.
2. 0-10 points. To what extent does the project provide
linkage (or lead to future linkage) to other trails, bicycle-pedestrian
paths, scenic corridors, natural, cultural, historical and
recreational areas, or to areas of population concentration
3. 0-5 points. How is the project of regional or statewide significance?
1. 0-30 points. What is the potential for implementation of this plan? Describe a proposed timeline.
1. 0-20 points. What degree of support and introlvement is evident for this project? For example, public meetings, special committees formed, fUnds committed, petitions, newspaper articles, and so on.
To what extent does the project seek to minimize costs and/or leverage other funds or donated services as appropriate? To what extent are these costs well documented?
To what extent are there positive or negative aspects about this project that are not addressed in the criteria above, such as a crisis or emergency situation, quality of the application, etc.
On separate pages, please provide a one or two paragraph answer to each question below. The responses should follow the given sequence and it is helpful to re-state the question.
1. 0-20 points. To what extent will the project contribute to the meaningfulness of the trail experience?
2. 0-10 points. Does the publication indicate connections to other trails (branches, feeders, etc.) if appropriate? Is the publication of such nature that it would be saved and re-used or is it intended for single-use?
3. 0-5 points. To what extent does the project provide linkage (or lead to future linkage) to other trails, bicycle-pedestrian paths, scenic corridors, natural, cultural, historical and recreational areas, or to areas of population concentration.
1. 0-10 points. To what extent is there consideration of alleviating safety hazards, reducing adverse environmental impacts, and reducing user conflicts?
2. 0-10 points. What are the resources to continue the usefulness of the publication such as re-printing and updates?
3. 0-10 points. To what extent does the project include an educational component to inform people about how to use the trail, including protecting the resource and developing good relations with other trail users?
1. 0-10 points. What degree of support and involvement is evident for this project? For example, public meetings, special committees formed, fUnds committed, petitions, newspaper articles, and so on.
2. 0-10 points. To what extent has the project been documented, or meet the goals in, the Vermont Trails & Greenways Plan or other plans?
To what extent does the project seek to minimize costs and/or leverage other funds or donated services as appropriate? To what extent are these costs well documented?
To what extent are there positive or negative aspects about this project that are not addressed in the criteria above, such as quality of the application, a crisis or emergency situation, etc.
Project/ Trail Name: ________________________________________________
| To be donated to Sponsor |
To be paid for by Sponsor |
Total Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Grant Administration | |||||
| 1. Time | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. Expenses | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| B. Project Design & engineering | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| C. On-site Labor | |||||
| 1. Supervisor | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. Skilled | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. Semi-skilled | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| D. Equipment Purchase | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| E. Equipment Rental | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| F. Materials Purchase | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Other costs not included above | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| TOTAL ALL COSTS | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
Total Grant request: $________________________
Sponsor's total match is equal to ______ % of estimated total project costs.
Project/ Trail Name: ________________________________________________
| To be donated to Sponsor |
To be paid for by Sponsor |
Total Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Grant Administration | |||||
| 1. Time | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. Expenses | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| B. Project Design | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| C. Labor | |||||
| 1. Supervisor | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. Skilled | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. Semi-skilled | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| D. Purchases | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| E. Printing | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| F. Distribution | |||||
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Other costs not included above | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| TOTAL ALL COSTS | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
Total Grant request: $________________________
Sponsor's total match is equal to ______ % of estimated total project costs.
Project/ Trail Name: ________________________________________________
| To be donated to Sponsor |
To be paid for by Sponsor |
Total Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Grant Administration | |||||
| 1. Time | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. Expenses | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| B. Research & Writing | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| E. Printing & Distribution | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Other costs not included above | |||||
| 1. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 2. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| 3. | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| Total | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
| TOTAL ALL COSTS | $ | + | $ | = | $ |
Total Grant request: $________________________
Sponsor's total match is equal to ______ % of estimated total project costs.
Project! Trail Name:
__________________________________________________
Contact people for environmental and historic resources are
listed in the Appendices section of the separate Administrative
Guide. Indicate whether the proposed project will positively or
negatively impact each of the following.
| Positive | Negative | None | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health / education facilities | |||
| Emergency service providers | |||
| Public utilities | |||
| Residential areas | |||
| Disabled, minorities, or elderly | |||
| Local tax base | |||
| Economic activity |
| Positive | Negative | None | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soil stability or sedimentation | |||
| Vegetation | |||
| Streams, rivers, or lakes | |||
| Wetlands | |||
| Flood plains | |||
| Wildlife / wildlife habitat | |||
| Endangered plants or animals | |||
| Agricultural lands | |||
| National natural landmarks | |||
| Noise levels on surrounding areas | |||
| Air quality | |||
| Hazardous waste involvement |
For any "negative" response above, please provide as much information as possible on separate pages.
Does the project involve any rehabilitation,
demolition, removal, or use of a building which is more than 50
years old?
___Yes ______No
Does the project include excavation (to any depth)
within a floodplain or within 200 feet or a river or stream?
_____Yes ______No
Does the project include a stream crossing? If
yes, describe on separate page, including width, length, ground
disturbance, and depth of excavation.
______ Yes ______No
Are there any foundations, mill ruins, historic
roads, or other historic features or sites within the project
area? If yes, please describe on a separate page.
_____ Yes ______ No
Project! Trail Name: __________________________________________________
| Status of Permits. | Obtained | Pending | Not Applic. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corps of Engineers | |||
| State Wetlands Permit | |||
| Act 250 | |||
| Stormwater discharge | |||
| Stream Alteration | |||
| Other state or federal permits or clearances (specify) |
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| Local permits or clearances (specify) |
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| Landowner permission (specify by parcel or owner) |
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| The following will be coordinated by the FPR if the project is recommended for funding: |
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| NEPA compliance. | |||
| Categorical exclusion | |||
| Environmental Assessment | |||
| Environmental Impact Statement |
I have reviewed this recreation trail grant application and concur with the information as provided by the applicant. It is the FP&R' s opinion that the trail project as proposed will have no significant impacts on the environment
______________________________________________________________________To the extent practical, all maps shall be on 8.5" x 11" paper.
Please use color to highlight the project location as appropriate.
Label all maps with the Project / Trail Name.
Annotated color or black & white photographs are helpful, but not required.
1. General location map(s) or drawing(s) which show at least the surrounding county or region, major roads, significant natural features, and all waterways. This map should be sufficient for a person to locate the trail or trailhead by car. The map should also clearly illustrate the proposed or existing trail, other trails in the area.
2. Specific location map which shows finer detail of the proposed project including (at least) any private land for which permission to access may be required, trailhead or parking area, potential bridge crossings, boardwalks or culverts, wetlands or other natural features, etc. This map should be sufficient for someone to generally walk the proposed trail route.
Map(s) or drawing(s) that show generally where existing trails are located and the area being considered for possible trails development with as much detail as is practical and available at this stage including the surrounding county or region, major roads, significant natural features, and all waterways.
1. Map(s) or drawing(s) that will be illustrated by the publication, including the surrounding county or region, major roads, significant natural features, and all waterways.
2. A rough mock-up ofa new publication, a sample ofa similar publication which is being considered as a guide for a new publication, or a copy of the previous edition of the same publication.
Project! Trail Name: _________________________________________________________
The signatures below attest that the information contained in the attached trail grant application is accurate and complete and that if funding received, the project sponsor will carry out the work in a timely, cost effective manner and in conformance with the guidelines of the Vermont Recreation Trails Grant Program.
By:
___________________________
Name & Title of Authorized Official
______________________________
Signature of Authorized Official & Date
By:
_____________________________
Name & Title of Application Preparer
_______________________________
Signature of Application Preparer & Date