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Find similar grantsConnecticut Recreational Trails Funding is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Provides funding for trail projects, including planning, design, construction, maintenance, and restoration of trails, as well as access for persons with disabilities.
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High Contrast Mode On or Off switch Department of Energy & Environmental Protection Connecticut Recreational Trails Funding Connecticut Recreational Trails Funding Information DEEP's CT Recreational Trails Grants Program Established in 2015, per CGS Section 23-103, as amended by Public Act No. 15-190, to provide funding to any private nonprofit organizations, municipalities, state departments and tribal governments in support of trail projects including: Planning, design and construction of new trails (motorized and non-motorized).
Maintenance and restoration of existing trails (motorized and non-motorized). Access to trails by persons with disabilities. Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment.
Acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors. Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection as related to recreational trails. Grant amounts vary and will depend upon the availability of currently uncommitted state funds.
Requests should be less than 1 million dollars. Grants can pay up to 80% of total project costs, a 20% match is required. Previously funded projects: 2015-16 awards 2016-17 awards 2018-19 awards 2021-22 awards 2022-23 awards 2024 awards 2025-26 Grant Round Opened September 23, 2025.
All applications due by December 18, 2025. CT Recreational Trails Grant Application Materials: PDF CT Recreational Trails Grant Application Materials WORD CT Recreational Trails Grant Guidelines: PDF PDF CT Recreational Trails Grant Guidelines Grant Informational Webinar scheduled on October 16, 2025 at 1:00 p. m.
Register for the webinar at this link . Contact: Kimberly Bradley, CT DEEP Trails and Greenways Coordinator at kimberly. bradley@ct.
gov or 860-424-3938 with any questions. Transportation Enhancement (TE) Program The TE Program is administered by the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation on behalf of the Federal Highway Administration. The TE Program offers a source of funds for addressing the needs of non-motorized transportation users.
A focus of the State’s program is safety, accessibility and connectivity. Local Transportation Capital Improvement Program (LOTCIP) The LOTCIP program provides State funds to urbanized area municipal governments in lieu of Federal funds otherwise available through Federal transportation legislation. Bike and pedestrian projects are eligible.
Community Connectivity Program The Community Connectivity Program, seeks to improve accommodations for bicyclists and pedestrians in urban, suburban and rural community centers.
National Recreational Trails Program (NRTP) An assistance program of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses .
Formerly administered through the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Content Updated September 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private nonprofit organizations, municipalities, state departments, and tribal governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Connecticut Recreational Trails Funding is funded by Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. HCA grants support land conservation projects in which a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to conserve resources of high conservation value.Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region.Funding appropriated under the HCA is typically divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for the Base Funding Round in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. A separate Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for Competitive Funds. A project may not be proposed for funding in both funding opportunities.More information on the HCA program is available at www.fws.gov/program/highlands-conservation-act-grant Funding Opportunity Number: F25AS00379. Assistance Listing: 15.667. Funding Instrument: G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $25K – $2.3M per award.
The Highlands Conservation Act Program (HCA) is administered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) to assist Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania in the protection of land and natural resources in the Highlands Region. HCA grants support land conservation projects in which a State, County, or Municipal entity acquires land or an interest in land from a willing seller to conserve resources of high conservation value.Governors of the four Highlands States may submit proposals for up to 50% of the total cost of land conservation projects in the Highlands Region.Funding appropriated under the HCA is typically divided into two separate categories – Base and Competitive. Eligible applicants may submit requests for the Competitive Funding Round in response to this Notice of Funding Opportunity. A separate Notice of Funding Opportunity will be posted for Base Funds. A project may not be proposed for funding in both funding opportunities.More information on the HCA program is available at www.fws.gov/program/highlands-conservation-act-grant Funding Opportunity Number: F25AS00332. Assistance Listing: 15.667. Funding Instrument: G. Category: NR. Award Amount: $25K – $3.9M per award.
Open Space and Watershed Land Acquisition Grant Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Provides financial assistance to municipalities, nonprofit land conservation organizations, and water companies to acquire land for the protection of local outdoor recreation, unique natural features, fish and wildlife habitat, and land that can be classified as Class I or Class…
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