GRANT APPLICATION CHECK LIST

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1 GRANT APPLICATION CHECK LIST MANDATORY: X X X Signed letter of resolution from Governing Body that includes resources/support committed to the project Exhibit A Application Exhibit B Budget (Unprotected Excel CPW form) Environmental Forms (not required for Planning/Support grants) Maps/Photos/Graphics [Separate PDF document(s)] DO NOT combine with application Letters of Support (maximum of 5). No letters from clubs, groups or individuals specifically working on the project Project can be completed within 2.5 years from receiving grant Required MATCH funding is secured, including CASH match funds CPW Area Manager was contacted about the project by Sept 1 st and applicant has discussed the project with them. (Not required for support grants) Note: ALL projects will be reviewed by CPW for wildlife impacts (Construction only) Project area is owned by public land agency or has easement that designates the area to be open to public outdoor recreation for at least 25 years (Construction Only) Formal Environmental Assessment (EA) or NEPA has been completed with final approval for the project area (federal lands only, include link to EA) Construction projects have been evaluated for required permits and if required, permits have been acquired (404 permit, etc.) ADDITIONAL PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS: Youth Corps or youth organization will be used on the project (name of organization) Volunteers will be utilized on the project (name organization)

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3 NON-MOTORIZED MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION APPLICATION Applicant or Organization Name: Mailing Address: Applicant Lead Contact Name: Title: Is this the primary contact Telephone: for this grant: YES NO OFFICIAL USE ONLY DUNS # (IF REQUIRED): PROJECT MANAGER (this person will have day-to-day responsibility for the project) Name: Mailing Address: Telephone: Name: PRIMARY PARTNER INFORMATION (IF APPLICABLE) Mailing Address: Partner Contact Name: Telephone: Title: Is this the primary contact for this grant: YES NO Project Title: ABOUT THE PROJECT Grant Request: $ Required Match: $ Total Project Cost: $ Project Description: Please write a 2-3 paragraph description of your project and the expected accomplishments. Be sure to include Who, What, When, and Where.) This is your scope of work. (This section is not the place to talk about the project background, the benefits, the funding, or anything other than the actual work to be accomplished. Please address this information in question #1 of the Selection Criteria.) WHO? Who will complete the work and who will oversee the project? Provide a brief description of your community or organization, highlighting its mission and purpose. WHAT? Explain what you are going to do or accomplish. What is the goal or the reason for your project? Break down the project into a list of specific activities to be completed. These should be quantifiable items that correspond to the categories on your budget page. Include quantity or quality as part of your description of work to be performed. How long? How many? How many feet? How many miles? What materials will be used? Is a specific standard or guideline being used? WHERE? Explain in detail the location of your project. Where is the project located? What county? What National Forest/ BLM Field Office? Provide the names of the trail(s) or trail system and where the work will be performed? What agency manages or is responsible for the land the project is on? DEFINITIONS? Please define all acronyms and specialized terms that are used in your project description.

4 Project Description:

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6 TIMELINE Provide a timeline estimate using the following form. Remember that the project is to be completed within two and a half years of the award date. Any proposed changes, including extensions or modifications in the project timeline, must be requested in writing and approved in advance by the State Trails Program. PRELIMINARY TIMELINE ESTIMATE TASK Project Initiation Jul- Sep 2019 Oct- Dec 2019 Jan- Mar 2020 Apr- Jun 2020 Jul- Sep 2020 Oct- Dec 2020 Jan- Mar 2021 Apr- Jun 2021 Jul- Sep 2021 Oct- Dec 2021 Mobilization Maintenance/Construction Phase Administrative Close-Out Grand Opening

7 1. SCOPE (15 Points)

8 2. (SCOPE) Access/Trail Connections (5 points)

9 3. NEED (10 Points)

10 4. (PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY) Planning and Prioritization Process (10 points)

11 5. (PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY) Operation and Maintenance Plan (10 points)

12 6. (PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY) Financial Sustainability (10 points)

13 7. (PLANNING/SUSTAINABILITY) Wildlife and Natural Resources (10 points) CPW staff was engaged in giving feedback and recommendations on the CDTC's project proposal. Impacts to wildlife and habitat were evaluated for short-term and long-term impacts. During the project volunteers and staff will reduce wildlife interaction by practicing Leave No Trace ethics at both the worksite and campsite. Participants will minimally impact the surrounding landscapes by staying on durable surfaces and dispersing excavated materials to minimize impact of vegetation growth. This project directly focuses on protecting soil productivity by controlling erosion, minimizing trail braiding, and reducing users impacts on vegetation which will directly benefit wildlife and habitat. This is a long-established trail that has experienced thousands of users over decades. Since there are existing human impacts that have already degraded habitat values, this project will minimally effect habitat in the area.

14 8. PUBLIC COMMENT (15 points)

15 9. (ABILITY) Matching Funds and Partnerships (10 points)

16 10. (ABILITY) Contingency/Ability (5 points)

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18 Exhibit B Budget Form - Project Name: Monarch Crest Trail Maintenance Project SOURCE OF FUNDS Date CPW Trails Total Project Match Total Funding CASH CPW $ 9, $ 9, Partnership for the National Trails System Dec-18 $ $ REI Jan-19 $ $ Brooks Running Shoes Dec-18 $ 1, $ 1, IN-KIND Volunteer Labor Sep-19 $ 5, $ 5, Yeti Dec-18 $ 2, $ 2, Big Agnes & Other Corporate Sponsors Dec-18 $ $ $ - TOTAL SOURCES OF FUNDS $ 9, $ 10, $ 20, [CASH] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) CPW Funds Total Project Match ($) Total Funding Balance CATEGORY 1-Contracted Services Identify as: Youth Corps, Engineering, Contractor, etc. $ - $ - 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages CDTC - Field Programs Manager 150 HR $ $ 3, $ 3, $ 3, CDTC - Field Coordinator 50 HR $ $ $ $ CDTC - Finance Manager 25 HR $ $ $ $ CDTC - Communications Specialist 40 HR $ $ $ $ CDTC - Executive Director 20 HR $ $ $ $ CDTC - Gateway Community Coordinator 20 HR $ $ $ $ CATEGORY 3-Materials/Supplies Identify as: Signs, crusherfines, native seed, weed barrier, etc. inreach Mini Garmin 1 EA $ $ $ $ inreach Mini Garmin Monthly Subscription 3 Month $ $ $ $ Eye Pro 24 EA $ 2.25 $ $ $ Pick Mattocks 4 EA $ $ $ $ Shovels 4 EA $ $ $ $ Rogue Hoe 2 EA $ $ $ $ Canvas Rock Bag 2 EA $ $ $ $ Silky Folding Saw 4 EA $ $ $ $ Loppers 4 EA $ $ $ $ McCleod 4 EA $ $ $ $ Hardhats 15 EA $ $ $ $ Leather Work Gloves 15 EA $ 3.75 $ $ $ Burner Camp Stove 1 EA $ $ $ $ Camp Table 2 EA $ $ $ $ Volunteer Recognition Award 200 EA $ 9.00 $ 1, $ $ 1, $ 1, Bear Resistant Containers 2 SET $ $ 1, $ 1, $ 1, Truck Rental 7 DAYS $ $ $ $ USE OF FUNDS - CASH SUBTOTAL $ 9, $ 2, $ 12, [IN-KIND] Description of Work Qty Unit Unit Price Total (B*D) Total Funding Balance Category 1 - Contracted Services $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 2 - Salary/Wages CDTC Volunteers (CO State Volunteer Value) 12 People $ $ 5, $ 5, $ 5, $ - $ - $ - 0 Category 3 - Materials/Tools CDTC - Crew Chef Yeti Coolers 4 EA $ $ 2, $ 2, $ 2, CDTC - Volunteer Award Gift Bags 24 EA $ $ $ $ Additional Categories $ - $ - $ - 0 IN-KIND SUBTOTAL 7, $ $ 7, TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 9, $ 10, $ 20, % REQUIRED MATCH $ 2, Exhibit B Page 1 of

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20 710 10th Street Golden, CO Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program US Hwy 85 N Littleton, CO September 18, 2018 Dear Grant Review Committee: On behalf of the Colorado Mountain Club, I am please to support the Continental Divide Trail Coalition s (CDTC) application for funding for the Monarch Crest Trail Maintenance Project from Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2019 Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program. The Colorado Mountain Club (CMC) has been facilitating recreation, education and conservation programs throughout the state since Our 6,500 members are primarily hikers, mountaineers and backcountry skiers who participate in over 3000 group trips annually. We recognize that outdoor recreation has a big impact on public lands and we strongly support stewardship and volunteer efforts to maintain trails and minimize resource impacts. The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST) is an incredible asset in Colorado for CMC members, local residents, and visitors to travel through some of the most scenic parts of our state. Unfortunately public land management agencies can rarely keep up with the increasing demand for outdoor recreation and partnership with volunteer groups and outdoor stewardship organizations are essential to maintain these icon trails and mountain landscapes. The U.S. Forest Service works closely with the CDTC in the stewardship of the Continental Divide Trail. Funding for this grant proposal would help to further the goals of both the Agency and CDTC by facilitating the engagement of volunteers to meet critical maintenance needs along the CDT. This grant would help rehabilitate a section of the CDT in the Pike San Isabel National Forest where an increase in user numbers has caused deteriorating conditions such as obsolete drainage structures, trail erosion, trail braiding and damage to fragile alpine vegetation. CDTC has demonstrated itself to be a sound partner with the passion and ability to accomplish a great deal on behalf of the CDT. I appreciate your consideration of their proposal and strongly support this project. Sincerely, Julie Mach Conservation Director, Colorado Mountain Club juliemach@cmc.org

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22 Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program US Hwy 85 N Littleton, CO Dear Grant Review Committee: I am writing to express my support for the Continental Divide Trail Coalition s (CDTC) application for funding for the Monarch Crest Trail Maintenance Project from Colorado Parks and Wildlife 2019 Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program. The U.S. Forest Service works closely with the CDTC in the stewardship of the Continental Divide Trail. This grant would help rehabilitate a section of the CDT in the Pike San Isabel National Forest where an increase in user numbers has caused deteriorating conditions such as obsolete drainage structures, trail erosion, trail braiding and damage to fragile alpine vegetation. CDTC staff work hard to help build a strong coalition of individuals dedicated to the stewardship of the CDT. Since the program s inception in 2012, the number of volunteers engaged by the CDTC have increased steadily each year, with over 200 volunteers engaged in trail maintenance activities in 2018 totaling over 5,000 hours. If the grant is funded, the money will be well spent and the value of each dollar received will result in the exponential payback to the local and national trail communities. Further, this funding would increase CDTC s capacity to engage communities in hands-on, on-the-ground stewardship projects on the CDT, which in turn helps to inspire in these individuals an appreciation of, and support for, their public lands. The importance of the CDT to local communities cannot be overstated. As a business owner in Salida, I can personally confirm that CDT users have a large impact on the local economy. People from all over the world come to use the trail, spending money at local businesses. The CDT also provides important recreation opportunities for locals, enhancing quality of life and enjoyment for many people. Sincerely, Nate Porter, Owner, Salida Mountain Sports