Information only, no recommendation at this time.

During the FY 23 budgeting process, Council designated $100,000 to be made available as matching funds for the Billings Parks and Recreation Matching Grant Program.  The purpose of this program is to promote and incentivize private donations for small projects that enhance public parks and trails, and to provide recreation facilities and lands for general public use by the citizens of Billings.  Funding is available to match donations up to a 1:1 ratio.  The minimum grant award is $10,000 with a maximum award of $100,000.  Grants are due the first Monday of each quarter until all the funds are committed.  Applications are reviewed and recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department and approved by the Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Advisory Board, and if necessary, approval from City Council.

City Council may:

• Approve; or,
• Not Approve

There are no additional fiscal effects.