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Find similar grantsRecreational Trails Program is sponsored by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. The Recreational Trails Program provides funding for construction of new trails, maintenance and repair of existing trails, land acquisition, purchase of trail tools, and planning and legal/environmental/permitting costs.
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Apply for a Trails Grant | North Carolina Trails Recreational Trails Program Grant The Division of Parks and Recreation, the North Carolina Trails Program and the North Carolina Trails Committee value trail projects that are legal, safe, managed and provide connectivity, reasonable public access and parking.
The Trails Program staff are ready, willing and available to assist in all phases of the application process of projects that are construction ready for grant funding. These sustainable, "shovel-ready" projects leverage local funds to meet recreational trail and trail needs, in an effort to provide low infrastructure economic development opportunities through natural resource tourism.
The Trails Program staff are also available to assist applicants with conceptual projects, in order to meet the technical requirements of an RTP Grant before applying. Prospective applicants must consult with their Regional Trails Specialist prior to and throughout the application process. Any agency may submit one application per project prior to the application deadline.
Applicants have the option of submitting for a formal review by Trails Program staff to receive feedback on their projects prior to their final submission. It is strongly recommended that applicants carefully review the information in the RTP General Information Guide before and during completion of the application form and gathering of supplemental materials. Please note, we are aware that dates and links in the Guide are out-of-date.
Information about the RTP Grant and the application process is still accurate. If you have questions, please contact your Regional Trail Specialist and they will provide any updates as they come available. If you are a first-time applicant to the RTP Grant, you will need to register for an EBS account.
Make sure you have an NCID which can be acquired online at My NCID . Follow the My NCID User Guide for instructions. After acquiring an NCID, please complete the EBS online registration form .
If you have any forms to email or have issues registering in EBS, please email Grants Manager Talivia Brodie . Completed applications are due no later than 5 p. m.
on the application deadline date . Applications received after the due date will not be considered for funding. Applications missing any required documents, documents in a non-working state or incomplete documents will not be considered for review or funding.
Documents for Grant Applicants RTP General Information Guide GMS Access Authorization Form (for legacy project 2018-2023 only) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) Form Grant Closeout Package for Government Agencies Grant Closeout Package for Non-Governmental Organizations Please contact your Regional Trails Specialist .
Click here to apply for a RTP grant Safety and Education Grant RTP Safety and Education grant applications will be reviewed once in 2026. Grant applications must be received two weeks prior to North Carolina Trails Committee meetings. See the cycle dates below.
First SEG Time Applicant? Click here to register for a WebGrants account if you are a first-time applicant to SEG. Click here to apply for a SEG grant Please monitor this page for grant cycle updates.
If you have any questions, please contact your Regional Trails Specialist .
Safety and Education Grant Applications Released RTP Grant Application Released Safety and Education Grant Applications Due Spring Meeting for the NC Trails Committee RTP Grant Applications Due Fall Meeting for the NC Trails Committee The North Carolina Trails Program administers the Recreational Trails Program, which provides federal grants for trail creation and maintenance.
Once you have received a grant award, you will use the Grant Management System (GMS) to submit reimbursement requests and upload supporting reimbursement documentation.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not explicitly stated in the search results, but generally open to entities involved in trail development and maintenance. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was September 4, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Recreational Trails Program is funded by North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.