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Grant FundsThe San Francisco Bay Trail Project announces the availability of grant funds to complete undeveloped segments of the 500-mile Bay TrailIn partnership with the State Coastal Conservancy, the Bay Trail Project is soliciting grant applications for trail planning and construction projects to complete gaps in the Bay Trail. The Bay Trail is a planned 500-mile, multiple-use trail administered by the Association of Bay Area Governments. When complete, the trail will encircle San Francisco Bay, linking the shorelines of 47 cities and nine counties. Currently, 300 miles of Bay Trail are complete. Approximately $2.4 million is available from Proposition 84 to fund projects that complete Bay Trail gaps, provide strong leverage with local matching contributions, incorporate partnerships, encourage creative solutions and demonstrate readiness. WHO CAN APPLY?
IS MY PROJECT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS GRANT?The primary objective of the grant program is to maximize development of new Bay Trail miles. Click on the Bay Trail map to identify the location of the Bay Trail alignment.Eligible Projects
Ineligible Projects and Costs
IS THERE A DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING WORK UNDER THIS GRANT?Yes. Projects funded under this grant must be able to demonstrate that all proposed work will be completed by no later than March 31, 2013.HOW MUCH FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR MY PROJECT?There are no established minimum or maximum grant amounts for this program. Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the selection committee to projects that are ready to begin and are judged to best meet the objective of completing the Bay Trail.HOW DO I APPLY?The grant application form is available to download in PDF format from the link below. The application period is open until all funds are allocated.
When the form is completed, please send two copies with required attachments to: San Francisco Bay Trail Project WHEN ARE APPLICATIONS DUE?The application period is open until all funds are allocated.WHO DO I CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION?
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