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Park and Trail Partnership Grants is sponsored by Parks & Trails New York in partnership with the NY Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). This program supports non-profit organizations, often called Friends groups, that help maintain, improve, and promote New York's public lands.
It funds stewardship, interpretation, promotion, education, and public access projects, as well as capacity building for these groups. Projects can include maintenance and improvement projects for state parks, trails, and historic sites.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations (Friends groups) whose purpose is the preservation, stewardship, interpretation, environmental education, maintenance, and/or promotion of New York State parks, trails, historic sites, or facilities under the jurisdiction of OPRHP or public land under DEC. Applicants must be registered as a charity with the New York State Attorney General's office. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $300,000; requires 10 percent match. (From a $2.5 million program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Park and Trail Partnership Grants is funded by Parks & Trails New York in partnership with the NY Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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