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Iron Belle Trail mini-grant deadline approaching

By RICHARD JENKINS

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LANSING — Applications for the latest round of Iron Belle Trail mini-grants are due in the coming weeks.

Grant proposals for this fifth round of funding are due March 15, according to a Department of Natural Resources spokesperson, with selected grant recipients announced in May.

Eligible parties can seek grants up to $50,000.

A funding match is not required, the spokesperson said, although it is strongly recommended.

The latest round of mini-grants will prioritize segments ready to go into construction in the next year or two, said DNR state...