A difficult process for local units of government to apply for grants that would increase recreational activities could be discouraging applicants. Hundreds of Spark Grant program applications have been started but only one submitted. The state received $65 million from the federal American Rescue Plan Act to help communities create public recreational opportunities and renovate existing recreational facilities. With a Dec. 19 deadline, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) hopes to receive more applications in the coming days. Applying for grants is tricky. Hampton Charter Township in Bay County hires an engineering firm to write them, create site plans and
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