PARC & Ride Grant Program

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The PARC & Ride Grant Program provides matching funds to develop new regional bicycle playgrounds or regional bicycle/pedestrian trails that are identified in the Dane County Parks and Open Space Plan or Bike Dane Initiative. The 2023 Dane County Budget includes up to $500,000 for eligible projects. The standard grant amount will be up to 50% of the project costs. To apply to the PARC & Ride Program, an organization should be one of the following:

• Town, village, or city in Dane County
• 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Other governmental unit in Dane County (school district, university, MPO, tribal government)

Grant applications are due Friday, August 4, 2023. Applicants must contact Jeff Prey (see below) BEFORE submitting a grant application to determine if projects are eligible.

Below are the grant guidelines and application materials for the program:

• PARC & Ride Grant Program Guidelines (PDF)
• Grant Application Form (PDF)
• Project Narrative Form (PDF)
• Project Budget Form (PDF)
• Sample Municipality Resolution (PDF)
• Sample Non-Municipality Resolution (PDF)

Trail projects funded through the program must adhere to the Dane County Parks regional trail standards for limestone trails, paved trails, boardwalk, and bridges.

• Limestone Regional Multi-Use Trail Standard (PDF)
• Paved Regional Multi-Use Trail Standard (PDF)

Questions or comments can be directed to Jeff Prey, Park Planner, at (608) 575-0321 or by email at prey.jeff@countyofdane.com.