Recreational Trails Program

Recreational Trails Program is sponsored by Recreation and Conservation Office. Funding to rehabilitate and maintain recreational trails and facilities, including education for users on trail safety and environmental protection.

Non-Motorized Trails Grants | Colorado Parks and Wildlife A trail crew working on a project in Indian Peaks Non-Motorized Trails Grants The Colorado State Recreational Trails Grant Program funds projects to continue to improve outdoor recreation opportunities, including trail construction, maintenance, planning, and support while protecting wildlife, habitat, and cultural resources.

Funded by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP), eligible project types include trail construction, maintenance, planning, and support. ​ Local, county, federal and tribal government agencies, recreation and metro districts, and charitable organizations (tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code) are invited to apply.

Currently closed: This grant application opens August 1, 2026. Colorado-based projects funded million available for grant opportunities each year A trail crew working on a project at Devil's Head Lookout Non-Motorized Grant Program Manual The manual is designed for both new applicants and existing grant recipients.

New Applicants: The manual provides comprehensive guidance on how to apply for funding, covering eligibility, required documents, timelines and the selection process. Existing Grant Recipients: The manual outlines grantee responsibilities with regards to project management, required reporting and reimbursement procedures.

All properties on which State Trails’ funded projects take place must be under the control of the applicant or authorized agent, and open to the public for at least 25 years. A deed, easement, license, long-term lease or other documentation may be requested as proof of ownership or public access rights.

Trail construction projects include: new trail or trailhead construction, including the installation or creation of new facilities where none currently exists. ​ Trail maintenance projects include: maintenance, re-route or reconstruction of existing trails and trailheads, and improvement of current trailhead facilities.

​ Trail planning projects include: trail layout, design, engineering, feasibility studies, inventory, use studies, analysis of existing and proposed trails and master plans. Trail support projects include: building and enhancement of volunteer organizations, increasing volunteer capacity, and implementing trail training and education.

Trail stewardship crews projects include (2026 pilot project): funding two to eight person trail stewardship crews who complete work on an existing trail system.

Construction and Maintenance – no minimum, up to $250,000 Planning and Support – no minimum, up to $45,000 Trails Stewardship – no minimum, up to $150,000 25% of the total grant request must be matched funds, 10% of that minimum amount must be cash Grantee insurance – required for non-governmental organizations only.

Compliance with applicable federal and state laws, regulations and policies (including Build America, Buy America) All Federal permits must be completed by the applicant presentation date (early January). Other local permits and clearances must be completed prior to the grant award (finalized purchase order or contract.) Project completion within 2 to 2.

5 years of grant award.

Step 2: Submit Your Letter of Intent Begin by Emailing Your Letter of Intent Step 3: Compile Your Full Application Compile Your Full Application You will need to include: your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) letters of support (up to 5 in a single PDF) a signed letter of resolution your application (construction, maintenance, trail stewardship, planning, support) any maps or photographs (5 page limit) your project budget or multi-project budget either the federal environmental form or non-federal environmental form an environmental impact assessment from NEPA (for projects on federal lands only) approved and finalized before grants are awarded Email your full application to trails@st​​​ate.

co. us ​. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) If you haven’t already, register for a UEI.

Register for a Unique Entity Identifier Having trouble downloading Excel or Word files? Right-click on the link, choose 'Save link as' and download to your desktop or​ designated ​folder.

Download the Construction Application Download the Maintenance Application Download the Trail Stewardship Application Download the Planning Application Download the Support Application Detailed information on the program priorities and process of applying for a non-motorized trails grant. Download the Example Budget Form Download the Single Project Budget Form If you are applying for a single project, fill out this budget form.

Download the Multi-project Budget Form If you are applying for multiple projects, fill out this budget form. Download Federal Environmental Form Download the Non-federal Environmental Form NEPA Environmental Impact Assessment If your project is on federal land, you will need an approved and finalized NEPA Environmental Impact Assessment before grants are awarded.

Wildlife Impacts Assessment Guidelines Read this document for more information on what to expect during preparation and full wildlife review. Read this document for more information on what to expect during the pre-application and full wildlife review. Download the Insurance Requirements Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan​ (SCORP) Review the SCORP as you put together your application.

Planning Trails with Wildlife in Mind This guide focuses extensively on collaborative approaches to problem solving to meet both conservation and recreation goals, and includes the current best practices and science to Colorado's land managers, trail advocates, and conservationists engaged in trail planning.

Conservation Data Explorer Helpful to applicants as you prepare your applications Step 4: Application Review Grant Application Review Process The State Recreational Trails Committee and its grant review and ranking subcommittees meet to review the grant applications. These meetings are open to the public and provide a platform for verbal comments on the applications.

​ Learn more about the review process Application Help Webinar #1 To help navigate the application process, a 45-minute webinar will be held to cover application requirements and commonly asked questions. Thursday, August 7th, 2025 Application Help Webinar #2 To help navigate the application process, a 45-minute webinar will be held to cover application requirements and commonly asked questions.

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Application Help Webinar #3 To help navigate the application process, a 45-minute webinar will be held to cover application requirements and commonly asked questions. Tuesday, August 19th, 2025 Pre-application letters of intent are due by this date. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Compile and email all required documents by this date.

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Construction Grant Presentations Applicants are asked to provide a 15-minute presentation (10 minutes plus a 5 minute question and answer session) to the subcommittee. Stewardship/Maintenance Grant Presentations Applicants are asked to provide a 15-minute presentation (10 minutes plus a 5 minute question and answer session) to the subcommittee.

Maintenance Grant Presentations Applicants are asked to provide a 15-minute presentation (10 minutes plus a 5 minute question and answer session) to the subcommittee. Planning/Support Grant Presentations Applicants are asked to provide a 15-minute presentation (10 minutes plus a 5 minute question and answer session) to the subcommittee. Subcommittee scoring, ranking and funding recommendations to the State Trails Committee.

CPW Commission review and approval to award grants. CPW awards grants. CPW commences contracting.

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2025-2026 Public Comment Meetings Non-Motorized grant applicant presentations will take place in January, 2026. Details and webinar links will be posted prior to the events. 2026 Grant Applications Summary ​Region Wildlife Impact Summaries​ Hogback Trail Construction Riverfront Trail Completion Bakers Park Trail System, Ph.

2 UCCS Clyde Way Trail, Ph. 2 Rio Grande Southern Trail and Pedestrian Bridge Chimney Hollow Open Space Trail Conifer High School Mountain Bike Trails, Ph.

2 Mounts Shavano and Columbia Trail Reconstruction South Park Recreation Pathway Project Virginia Canyon Mountain Park Trail Construction P urgatoire River Preserve Trails Town to Lakes Trail 10th Street to Great West Avenue Ring the Peak Trail-Limber Pine Extension Fishers Canyon Open Space Trail Construction Rito Seco Overlook Trail Extension Coal Creek Regional Trail Reach 2 Community Drive Connector Trail Trail Stewardship Projects GOATS are Good Stewards (GGS) RCR HPBE Stewardship Crew 2026 La Veta Trails 2026 Stewardship Crew Grand County Trail Crew 2026 MRHI Collaborative Mountain Conservation SMT Countywide Trail Stewardship Crew Summer Teen Stewardship Program 2026 Crested Butte Stewardship Crew Wilder Bunch 2026 Stewardship Crew Trail Conservation Services 2026 Cloud City Wheelers Trail Crew S Gunnison Trails_ 2026 Trail Crew Front Range Climbing Access Trail Stewardship Trail Conservation & Stewardship Crew Mesa County Trails Operational Support Clear Creek County Trail Stewardship RFMBA Seasonal Trail Crew 2026 Statewide 2026 CDT Maintenance and Stewardship Dolores Ranger District NM Trail Crew Blue River Trail Deck Maintenance Rock Creek Trail and Gorge Range Trail Maintenance Columbine Trails Partnership Pueblo Arkansas Trail Repair South Mesa Trailhead Redesign Hewlett Gulch Trail Improvement Project, Ph.

2 South Cove Trail at Button Rock Preserve Spring Valley Trail Stewardship Meeker China Wall Trail System Maintenance Royal Gorge Regional Trail Maintenance Program Multiple Partnership for Trail Stewardship 2026 State Hwy 7 Trail - ADA Improvements Brainard Lake Recreation Area - Trail System Improvements SCRGP Trail Stewardship Program Berthoud Pass Gateway Master Plan Parachute River Trail Planning Project Fourmile Canyon Study-Foothills Crossing Design Beaver Brook Watershed Planning Sunset Park and Monument Gulch Park Plan Cub Creek Park Trail Inventory - Trails Plan GMNC Trail Expansion Ph.

2 Coyote Ridge Trail Planning Grant Increasing Volunteer Capacity and Advanced Leadership Training on the Front Range Enhancing Volunteer Stewardship in Western Colorado Training Trail Skills Program DAMB Trail Tools & Training West End Tools Acquisition Clear Creek Trail Wayfinding Signage Training, Tools and Leader 2026 Grant Applicant Locations Grant Applicant Locations map of the locations of the 2026 grant applications will be available in the future.

Please email any questions about non-motorized trail grants to: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Colorado Parks and Wildlife offers several trail grants to apply for. Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Eligible project types include trail construction, maintenance, planning, support and trail stewardship crews.

Purchase new or repair existing trail groomers, make trailhead improvements, create new or maintain maintenance facilities, or purchase signs and trail markers.