PARK IMPROVEMENT GRANT

General Instructions and Information

In order to encourage the development of park land within the City of Bozeman, the Bozeman City Commission has again budgeted money for park improvements. The money is to be used as matching funds for park improvements. The required match is 50% of the project cost OR 100% of the requested amount form PIG (1 for 1).

Money can be used for a full range of improvements in any City-owned park. The improvements can be for both active and passive uses. Improvements can include, but are not limited to: landscaping, irrigation, trails, benches, play equipment, sports fields, general accessibility, or development of a park Master Plan.

The improvements should add to the long-term benefit of the park and surrounding properties; should reflect the interests of, and have the support of, adjacent property owners; and should be in agreement, if applicable, with the Park Master Plan.

Persons interested in proposing improvements need to complete the application and return it by, March 26th, 2010.

Applications can be obtained online @ www.bozeman.net  – Go to: “Departments” – click on “Parks” off of the drop down menu associated with “Parks, Recreation and Cemetery”. Navigate to the left menu panel and click on “Park Improvement Grant". The grant "information", "guidelines", and "application” can be downloaded there.

Applications will be reviewed and scored by the Parks and Cemetery Superintendent, with help from members of the Recreation and Parks Advisory Board. Recommendations for awards are submitted by the Board to the Parks and Cemetery Superintendent; however final determinations will be made by the Superintendent. Money will be made available to successful applicants immediately upon notification of award. Successful applicants must be prepared to complete their project within one year of the award unless other arrangements are made.

Additional information is now provided in regards to the process, guidelines/rules and expectations that pertain to applying for a Park Improvement Grant. Items include the guidelines for parkland grant funds; the City of Bozeman’s purchasing policy and the Park Improvement Grant application. Please click here to access the City purchasing policy. .

The intent of including the new, additional material is to educate and make a potential applicant aware of all conditions that apply to projects on public lands.