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Find similar grantsConnecticut Recreational Trails Program is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Provides funding for trail projects, including the purchase or lease of equipment, to enhance recreational opportunities.
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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 WORD CT Recreational Trails Grant Guidelines: PDF 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 in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Connecticut Recreational Trails Program is funded by Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.
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