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Find similar grantsRecreational Trails Program is sponsored by Kentucky Department for Local Government (Federal program). This program provides assistance for the acquisition of easements, development, and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use.
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Recreational Trails Program - Kentucky Department for Local Government Recreational Trails Program Recreational Trails Program Trail Related Research and Publications Applications, Easement/Deed Restriction, Reimbursement Forms, and Other Downloads The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
It can be used to provide assistance for acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use. The Recreational Trails Program benefits communities and enhances quality of life. All trails that have received FHWA funding must remain open to the public and maintained for perpetuity.
Who Can Apply: Eligible applicants are city and county governments, state and federal agencies. Non-profit organizations must partner with a governmental entity. Application Process: The 2026 application will be available starting in August .
You must also submit to the State Clearinghouse for the Intergovernmental Review Process or request an update on previous comments to be eligible for funding, as well as to SHPO and US Fish and Wildlife. The minimum grant request is $25,000. 00; the maximum grant request is $250,000.
00. This is a Federally funded, matching reimbursement grant program. For more information, contact Department of Federal Grants.
Additional Requirements: To assist Local Public Agencies (LPAs) with executing eligible transportation projects in accordance with federal transportation laws and regulations, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) and the Kentucky Division of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) have jointly developed the LPA Guide - UPDATED 01/08/2021. Do you know what types of Endangered Species are in your county?
For additional information about endangered species, ecology survey requirements, please contact U.S. Fish & Wildlife or call the Kentucky Field Office at 502-695-0468. Contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to determine if your project will require permits. Avoid impacts to wetlands; permits will be required if impacted.
Contact the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) to determine if an archaeology survey will be necessary prior to the construction of the proposed project. The Section 106 Review Process must also be completed if selected for funding. All trail projects funded by FHWA require an ecology survey or a clearance letter from USFW prior to the construction of the proposed project.
Please submit all required surveys and/or clearance letters to Office of Federal Grants . Most projects will require engineering, will require plans and specs to be approved by KYTC and to complete the KYTC LPA Checklist. Other requirements include a Public Interest Finding (PIF) when utilizing force account or in-kind labor, Construction Inspection Plan, Erosion Sediment Measures, and Engineer Estimate.
If Stock Pile Materials are used, there must be verification that it conforms to KYTC standards. Acquisition of land may be accomplished through purchase, transfer, gift, or other means. All acquisitions must conform to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970.
Please see KYTC Pre-qualified Appraiser List for an appraiser in your area. All Land Appraisals must adhere to the Appraisal Requirements for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Kentucky Appraisal Requirements here .
RTP Advisory Committee Meeting The next Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory Board Meeting will be held virtually Tuesday, September 23rd. The meeting is open to the public. WHAT : Recreational Trails Program Advisory Board Meeting WHEN : Tuesday, September 23, 2025 from 9:30am to 10:30am WHERE : RTP Advisory Board Meeting | Meeting-Join | Microsoft Teams Contact Pamela Jordan with any questions.
The Recreational Trails Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration and administered by the Department for Local Government. Funding can be used for the acquisition of property and the development and/or maintenance of recreational trails, trailheads, and trailside facilities in the state of Kentucky. Sandy Lee Watkins Park Trail, Henderson, KY
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: State agencies, local governments, and other eligible organizations (Kentucky specific application process). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.