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TIGARD PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATEDONATIONSDonations of labor, land, materials, or cash by service agencies, privategroups, or individuals is a popular way to raise small amounts of moneyfor specific projects. Service agencies often fund small projects such aspicnic shelters or playground improvements, or they may be involved inlarger aspects of park development.GRANTSCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG)These grants from the Federal Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment are available for a wide variety of projects. CDBG fundshave limitations and are generally required to benefit low and moderateincome residents. Grants can cover up to 100% of project costs.Land and Water Conservation FundThis is a federal grant program that receives its money from offshore oilleases. The money is distributed through the National Park Service and isadministered locally by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.The funds can be used for acquisition and development of outdoorfacilities and require a 50% match.Local Government GrantsThis Oregon program uses Lottery dollars to fund land acquisition anddevelopment and rehabilitation of park areas and facilities. A 50% matchis required for larger agencies and a 40% match for small agencies(cities/districts with a population of less than 5,000 and counties with apopulation of less than 30,000). The Oregon Parks and RecreationDepartment staff reviews and approves small projects of $50,000 or less.Large projects exceeding this amount, but less than $500,000, arereviewed and approved by the Local Government Advisory Committee.The funds for this program are available on a biannual basis.Oregon Safe Routes to School (SRTS) ProgramThe Oregon Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program provides funding toschools and local governments for projects that increase the ability andopportunity for children to walk and bicycle to school. Program fundingis also available for development and implementation of projects andactivities that will improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consumptionand air pollution within two miles of the school. The SRTS applicationrequires local governments applying for grant funding to coordinate theapplication process with local school districts. For infrastructure relatedD-8 FUNDING SOURCES
TIGARD PARK SYSTEM MASTER PLAN UPDATEproject funding, the project must be within two miles of an affectedschool.Oregon Watershed Enhancement BoardThe Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB) is a state agency ledby a policy oversight board. Together, they promote and fund voluntaryactions that strive to enhance Oregon's watersheds. The Board fosters thecollaboration of citizens, agencies, and local interests. OWEB's programssupport Oregon's efforts to restore salmon runs, improve water quality,and strengthen ecosystems that are critical to healthy watersheds andsustainable communities. OWEB administers a grant program that awardsmore than $20 million annually to support voluntary efforts byOregonians seeking to create and maintain healthy watersheds.Recreation Trails ProgramThis is a grant program funded through the Oregon Parks and RecreationDepartment. Projects eligible under this program include: 1) maintenanceand restoration of existing trails; 2) development and rehabilitation oftrailhead facilities; 3) construction of new recreation trails; and 4)acquisition of easements and fee simple title to property. Grants aredistributed on an annual basis and require a 20% match.Pedestrian and Bicycle Grant ProgramThis program provides funding for the design and construction ofpedestrian and bicycle facilities. The program lists pedestrian/bicyclebridges as an example of project type, eligible for project funding. Projectproposals must meet ODOT guidelines. ODOT staff then determineswhether the project should be advanced for final review by the OregonBicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee. Grant opportunities areavailable on an annual basis and require a 5% match from the City.Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance ProgramAlso known as the Rivers & Trails Program or RTCA, this grant isadministered by the National Park Service and federal governmentagencies so they can conserve rivers, preserve open space and developtrails and greenways. The RTCA program implements the naturalresource conversation and outdoor recreation mission of the NationalPark Service in communities across America.Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacyfor Users (SAFETEA-LU)Enacted in 2005, SAFETEA-LU allocated almost $290 billion forinfrastructure to maintain transportation infrastructure, includingFUNDING SOURCES D - 9
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