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Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance is a grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service that funds state and local projects along the 72-mile Mississippi National River and Recreation Area corridor in Minnesota.
Projects support recreation, conservation, habitat restoration, trail development, cultural heritage interpretation, and paddling infrastructure along this urban river park. The program is designed to help local governments, tribes, and political subdivisions implement compatible land use and resource stewardship consistent with the park's mission.
Eligible applicants are the State of Minnesota or its political subdivisions, including state-designated Indian Tribes. Recent federal obligations suggest approximately $500,000 for 2026.
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Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to this park navigation Skip to this park information section Skip to the footer section more information on current conditions... Local Playground, Continental River In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating and canoeing, birdwatching, bicycling, and hiking.
And there are plenty of visitor centers and trails that highlight the fascinating human history of the Mississippi River. This a great place to start your exploration of this important river. Ice, snow, and cold offer new seasonal opportunities.
Explore the season by snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing, and looking for wildlife. Information about operating hours, weather, fees and pass, and visitor centers can be found here. Find places to go and interesting things to do along the Mississippi River.
Explore the history and culture of the park. Paddle the National Water Trail Paddle Minnesota's longest and first National Water Trail. Nature is all around us.
Learn more about otters, fish, mussels, eagles and the many plants that inhabit this park. Last updated: December 1, 2025 111 E. Kellogg Blvd.
, Suite 105 This is the general phone line at the Mississippi River Visitor Center. Explore subjects and stories related to this park
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: The State of Minnesota or its political subdivisions. Eligible applicant types include: Local (includes State-designated lndian Tribes, excludes institutions of higher education and hospitals, State. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows recent federal obligations suggest $500,000 (2026). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Yes — Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance is offered by Department of the Interior and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
This opportunity targets applicants in Minnesota. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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