Amendment made to the ranking system for Urban Conservation and Recreation Area Development Programs

When ranking applications for the Urban Conservation and Recreation Area Development Programs, LENRD staff will now also consider if the applicant received funding for a special recreation development project(s) within three previous fiscal years.

The Urban Conservation Assistance Program provides technical and financial assistance to units of government (cities, counties, villages, and schools) to help prevent or control erosion, flooding, and related resource concerns in urbanized areas. The Recreation Area Development Program provides financial assistance to units of government (cities, counties, villages, and schools) to acquire land rights, design, establish, develop, and improve public recreation areas.

Developments like the Riverfront Project in Norfolk and the Prairie Park Project in Wayne are considered ‘special recreation development projects’ outside the parameters of the Urban Conservation and Recreation Area Development Programs.

Additional ranking considerations for these programs include: funding of Urban Conservation Assistance Program applications first; then, priority is given to entities that have previously received, or been approved for, funds for the least amount of dollars from the LENRD for the Urban Conservation, Recreation Area Development, and Community Forestry Programs.