ROOM SPONSOR: M.E. O’Brien & Sons, Inc.
Learn about upcoming recreation funding opportunities from the state! This session will share information about multiple grant programs that fund everything from trails to playgrounds to pools to trails and more! We'll cover timeline, eligible activities, and funding amounts for each program presented so you can identify which grant program is right for your project, plus share some grant-writing resources.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to summarize the upcoming FPR grant opportunities.
Participants will be able to compare/contrast the eligibility of the FPR grant opportunities.
Participants will be able to list at least 3 things they need to do for project planning to get ready to apply for a grant.
Presenters:
Marlena Baker, Grants Specialist, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Marlena Baker administers state and federal outdoor recreation grant programs including VOREC Community Grant Program, Recreational Trails Program, and Land & Water Conservation Fund.
Joe Kill, Outdoor Recreation Grants Specialist, Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Joe Kill is a Grant Specialist with the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, where he works with Vermont communities and state parks to navigate federal grant programs and support investments in outdoor recreation. He joined FPR in 2024 with experience in grant administration from Vermont’s public school sector and a lifelong appreciation for accessible outdoor spaces. Joe brings both administrative experience and a personal passion for recreation to his work helping communities improve parks, trails, and public lands across Vermont.