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Find similar grantsRecreational Trails Program (RTP) is sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation). 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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Learn more about our strategic priorities Policy and Active Transportation > Federal Funding > Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Recreational Trails Program Hudson River Greenway | Photo by TrailLink user umardrr1225 Funded by gas taxes paid by off-road vehicles, the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is dedicated to the construction, restoration and maintenance of nonmotorized and motorized recreational trails (paved and unpaved) and trail-related facilities.
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) allocates funding to states. States must use 30% of their funding for motorized trail uses, 30% for nonmotorized use trails, and 40% for diverse trail uses. Under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, annual funding for the program maintains at $84 million annually, despite $281 million in annual gas tax receipts for non-highway recreational vehicle tax.
RELATED: STREETSBLOG│FEDERAL RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM UNDERFUNDED BY $200M+ PER YEAR Administered By: FHWA which allocates funding and states administer grant programs The following are eligible project sponsors or applicants: The following project types are eligible for funding: Maintenance of existing trails Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities Construction of new trails Acquisition of easements or property for trail usage Accessibility and maintenance assessments of trail conditions Developing and disseminating publications and operation of educational programs for safety and environmental protection Administrative costs (up to 7% of funds) The Secretary of Transportation’s New Proposal Sends the Country Back to the 1950s Congress Takes First Step On New Transportation Law North Dakota’s Roughrider Trail: April 2026 Trail of the Month Each state has a Recreational Trail Advisory committee and a Recreational Trails Program Administrator.
You can locate your state’s primary contact through this database for more guidance on policies, the application processes, and eligibilities. Additional federal and national resources provide information about the program and insight to the types of projects typically funded. RTP State Profiles Database: https://recreationaltrailsinfo.
org/rtp-state-profiles/ FHWA RTP Overview: https://www. fhwa. dot.
gov/environment/recreational_trails/ FHWA Study of Non-Highway Recreational Fuel Taxes (2021) RELATED: FIVE TOP TRAILS THAT MAKE THE CASE FOR AMERICA’S RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM View all federal funding programs
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Kentucky Department for Local Government, as a state entity, is eligible to apply or facilitate applications from local governments. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are due October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by Federal Highway Administration (Department of Transportation). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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