NOTICE: The MN Skate Park Grant program received additional funding in 2023. Program information and documents related to the funding will be available soon. Please complete the contact form on the bottom of this page to receive program updates and notifications.
Minnesota Skate Park Grant Program
The 2020 bonding bill brought a new statutory charge to the Amateur Sports Commission to develop and administer a grant program dedicated to the construction and renovation of skate parks. The first installment of this program will have the opportunity to award a total of $250,000 to local government units for the purpose of skate park design.
Guidelines, requirements, and application information is below.
Grant Information
The 2021 Skate Park Grant Program was funded to help Minnesota communities build, improve, and update skate parks. Grant recipients must have at least one local partner who is a political subdivision of the state and all grant applications require a minimum one-to-one dollar match from non-state sources. The local government unit (LGU) will be the fiscal agent for the grant funds and will execute the application form and resolution.
Grants are for reimbursement of costs for completed projects. Awards must go to publicly owned facilities and cannot be used as a passthrough to non-profit organizations. The maximum grant award for 2021 is $125,000.
To view complete information and guidelines, click the button below.
Requirements
- Resolution of Local Government Unit (LGU)– The LGU is required to execute a resolution which authorizes filing of the application and final agreements with the MASC if their project is selected. To view a sample resolution, click the “Sample Resolution” button below.
- Local Financial Commitment– The LGU is required to provide documentation of funds secured for the local financial commitment. All awards must be matched by non-state funds equal to or greater than the award amount.
- Description of Project– Indicate if the skate park will be a bowl, street plaza, flow, or combination of these elements. Will elements be permanent or movable fixtures?
- Project Budget– Submit a complete budget for the project.
- Operating Budget– The LGU receiving the grant must maintain the skate park. What is the annual budget the LGU has dedicated to the maintenance of the skate park?
- Response to Evaluation Criteria– Provide material responsive to the evaluation criteria (click the “Evaluation Criteria” button below to view).
Application
A complete application will include one physical copy and one emailed copy of:
1. Application form
2. Resolution of LGU and all other required documents (see “Requirements” above)
3. Responses to content sections of the evaluation criteria
Deadline: Coming Soon
Please submit the electronic copy to [email protected] and the hard copy application and materials to:
Attn: MASC- Skate Park
1750 105th Ave. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
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