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Rails with Trails Grant Program is sponsored by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy. Supports advocacy and development of bike trails along rail corridors for community use, including youth education and access programs.
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Trail Grant Eligibility Requirements - Rails to Trails Conservancy | Rails to Trails Conservancy Trail Grant Eligibility Requirements - Rails to Trails Conservancy Great American Rail-Trail Great American Rail-Trail Use TrailLink to Find a Trail Near You TrailLink is your guide to finding, exploring and enjoying the best multiuse trails nationwide.
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Explore The Great American Rail-Trail Advocating For Trails & Active Transportation Securing Public Funding For Trails Supporting Trail Builders Connecting Trail Networks Protecting Trails in the Courts Mapping Trails and Research Great American Rail-Trail TrailNation: Connecting America's Trails Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange Partnership For Active Transportation Help Build A Nation Connected By Trails At Rails to Trails Conservancy, we reimagine public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors.
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Join the TrailNation Collaborative Federal Funding Resources Transportation Alternatives Data Exchange (TrADE) Playbook for Building Trail Networks TrailLink: Trail Finder Platform Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.
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Learn more about our strategic priorities Trail Grants > Trail Grant Eligibility Requirements Trail Grant Eligibility Requirements California’s Richmond Greenway | Photo courtesy RTC RTC’s trail grant programs supports organizations at all levels—from local and national nonprofits to public agencies—with a focus on community-based leadership and engagement and long-term impact.
In 2024, RTC will award approximately $200,000 to organizations and local agencies that are working to develop and connect equitable trail networks. To support a wide variety of projects and programs that reflect elements of the TrailNation Playbook , grant amounts will range between $5,000 and $25,000. The grant application period is currently closed.
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Apply for 2024 Trail Grants Learn more about eligibility requirements . Timeline and Grant Accountability May 9, 2024 – Online Application process opens June 9, 2024 – Application must be submitted by 11:59 p. m.
Eastern Time Fall 2024 – RTC will announce grants September 31, 2025 – Final Project Report due to RTC Grant Eligibility Requirements RTC will review and evaluate all applications and award grants to projects based on the following criteria: Project should support one or more of the following strategies in the TrailNation Playbook listed below.
Project Vision (e.g. developing a local or regional vision) Coalition Buildin g (e.g. cultivating stakeholder and political support) Gap-filling Strateg y (e.g. acquisition strategies) Mapping and Analytic s (e.g. mapping the network, equitable connectivity analysis) Investment Strateg y (e.g. securing matching funds, identifying and pursuing funding opportunities) Engagemen t (e.g. inclusive community engagement, user activation, and events) The project must serve or plan to serve multiple user types (e.g., bicycling, walking/hiking or horseback riding) and be considered a rail-trail, greenway, multi-use trail or shared-use path.
Eligible grantees include: non-profit organizations; state, regional, local or tribal government agencies; and other organizations. Private individuals may not apply. Projects must be initiated by September 2025.
To apply for a grant—all applicants must register to join RTC’s TrailNation Collaborative . Registration is free and only requires an email address. Collaborative members have access to free webinars and monthly newsletters.
Only one application per group/agency will be accepted. Preference will be given to projects that commit to increasing equitable access to trail networks. ✔ I have registered for RTC’s TrailNation Collaborative .
✔ I have thoroughly read the guidelines above and confirmed my eligibility to apply. ✔ I have reviewed the Grant Application Worksheet and am prepared to submit all necessary information including: Description of how this project supports RTC’s commitment to creating more equitable access to the outdoors Relevance to TrailNation Playbook ✔ I am able to apply for this grant on behalf of my organization.
TrailNation Collaborative Collaborative members enjoy meaningful conversations and connections—including monthly online dialogues and regular interactive virtual gatherings , the TrailNation Playbook that delivers a compendium of best practices, technical assistance, in-person events and opportunities to engage with each other in the dedicated Facebook group .
Members also receive a regular newsletter with updates on trail network development across the country. RTC was grateful to award 40 grants for a total of $398,000 in 2025. The 2025 grantees will make a powerful impact in the communities they serve—bringing new infrastructure and programming to make it more equitable for people to safely walk, bike and be active outside right where they live.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, trail organizations, local governments Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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