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Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Outdoor Recreation. Provides grant money to cities and counties in Tennessee who lack professional park and recreational directors and do not provide a comprehensive recreation delivery system, to assist with the establishment of the first Parks and Recreation Department.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities and counties in Tennessee that lack professional park and recreational directors and a comprehensive recreation delivery system. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows three-year commitment; $50,000 grant matched equally by communities across year one and two, with $50,000 for year three being 100% funded by the Awarded Organization. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP) is funded by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Outdoor Recreation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. 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.
Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) (Tennessee) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Outdoor Recreation. The LPRF program provides state-funded grants to eligible local government entities in Tennessee for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. Funds can also be used for trail development and capital projects.
Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Office of Outdoor Recreation. A state-funded program that provides grants to eligible local government entities in Tennessee for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities, as well as for trail development and capital projects.
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