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Great Trails State Program (GTSP) is sponsored by North Carolina State Parks. The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and the extension of existing trails throughout North Carolina. This includes paved trails or greenways, natural surface trails, and biking trails.
A second grant cycle was funded in 2026.
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Great Trails State Program | NC State Parks The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails anywhere in the state of North Carolina. This includes paved trails or greenways, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and any other type of trail recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Ineligible trails include a series of tourism attractions related to a particular theme that are jointly marketed based on that theme and are interconnected only by vehicular roadways. The first grant cycle in 2025 distributed $25 million dollars. A second grant cycle was funded in 2026.
Next Funding Opportunity Opens Spring 2027 Hover over the map to see the GTSP projects in that county, as well as the grant amount.
Central North Region (Orange) Central South Region (Red) Southeast Region (Purple) 2025 GTSP Grant Recipients Meet the Recreation Grants and Outreach Team The Grants and Outreach Team (GO) in NC State Parks administers Parks and Trails Grants for local communities throughout North Carolina including: Federal Grants from Land and Water Conservation Fund, State Grants from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund and non-recurring state grants including: Accessibility Grants, the Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF and the Great Trails State Program.
Find your RRS Regional Consultant The Recreation Resources Service is a technical assistance program jointly administered by the N. C. Division of Parks and Recreation and North Carolina State University's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
RRS provides field administration for grants administered NC State Parks.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated, but focuses on statewide trail development in North Carolina, implying state and local government entities, and potentially non-profits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Great Trails State Program (GTSP) are due January 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Great Trails State Program (GTSP) is funded by North Carolina State Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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