As a Grantee, you will find important information about the next steps in the grant process and resources to support your project through completion on this page. Please review the Grantee Handbook, a comprehensive document about the Next Level Trails grant process, as an initial step to provide guidance as your project is developed.
Timeline of Activities Once Notified of Award
State Grant Agreement: DNR staff will work with the grantee to complete a State Grant Agreement. Funds will be provided upfront based on project-specific milestones detailed in the State Grant Agreement, which may include design and engineering, land acquisition, and construction. The grantee is responsible for submitting documentation for their match and all grant funds spent on eligible costs to the DNR for oversight.
Program Documents
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Grantee Documents
- Next Level Trails Grantee Handbook
- Next Level Trails Grant Process Checklist
- Next Level Trails Quarterly Report Template
- Next Level Trails Post Completion Inspection Checklist
Doing Business with the State of Indiana
Land Acquisition Documents
- Next Level Trails Real Estate Handbook
- Next Level Trails Eminent Domain Memorandum
Expenditure Reconciliation and Billing Documents
- Next Level Trails Claim Summary Document
- Grant Force Account Labor Form
- Grant Donated Labor Form
- Grant Billing Form
If you have questions, please first review the above program documents or FAQs. If you cannot find your answer, please email nextleveltrails@dnr.IN.gov or Next Level Trails staff.
Ross Tepe
Trails Section Manager
rtepe@dnr.IN.gov
317-234-0717
Erika Siebenthal
Grant Coordinator
esiebenthal@dnr.IN.gov
317-232-4074
Gary Schultz
Trails Coordinator
gschultz@dnr.IN.gov
317-981-6418
