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Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is sponsored by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / State Administered. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to states to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses. This is a federally funded, state-administered grant program.
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Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Non-Motorized Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Non-Motorized Alert Something is happening and people are freaking out. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds for recreational trails and trails-related facilities for both non-motorized and motorized projects.
The RTP is administered at the federal level by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (CDPR) and the Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Non-motorized CDPR projects are administered by the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) and motorized projects are administered by CDPR's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMV) . Please note: FHWA has final approval authority on all grant awards. CDPR selects RTP applications for recommendation to FHWA.
Once a project is selected for recommendation, the applicant must complete the Post Selection Federal Requirements . Next Anticipated Application Due Date: 2026/27 Maximum Grant Request: TBD Match Requirement: 12% of the total project cost State funds including state grant funds. Local funds including general funds and bond funds.
Donated materials and services. Value of donated land - for Acquisition projects only. Other federal funds up to 95% of the Total Project Cost.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Fillable RTP Application Forms Post Selection Federal Requirements All RTP applicants are encouraged to familiarize themselves with these steps to better understand the full RTP grant process. Applicants recommended for funding, must complete these requirements prior to approval by the Federal Highway Administration.
Grant Administration Guide Recreational Trails Program Procedural Guide Grant Administration section can be found on pgs 51–82 Payment Requests are required every six months - Click to learn why All Payment Forms Combined , (Use DPR212F) includes these individual forms: Federal Payment Request Form (DPR212F) LWCF/RTP Grant Expenditure Form (Provide a sample timesheet if seeking reimbursement for in house employee services.)
Provide a sample timesheet if seeking reimbursement for in-house employee services.
Project Completion Package All Payment Forms Combined , includes these individual forms Federal Payment Request Form Public Contract Award Certification Form Project Completion Certification Form (Final payment only) Grant Administration Resources RTP Advisory Board Meetings The Recreational Trails Program Advisory Board Meeting is scheduled for: Wednesday, June 18, 2025 from 9:00 a. m. to 12:00 p.
m. For more information or if you are interested in attending please contact California State Trail Administrator, Nicky Lambert - Nicky. Lambert@parks.
ca. gov Recreational Trails Program Advisory Board Meeting was held on July 8, 2024.
Recreational Trails Program Advisory Board Meeting Agenda Recreational Trails Program 2024 Advisory Board Meeting Recording Press Release for 2023 RTP Selections Press Release for 2022 RTP Selections Additional Program Information The RTP is administered at the federal level by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) and the Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Non-motorized DPR projects are administered by OGALS and motorized projects are administered by DPR's Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division (OHMV) . Partnership Opportunities: The Recreational Trails Program encourages applicants to develop cooperative agreements with qualified youth conservation or service corps to perform trail construction and maintenance.
The California Conservation Corps (CCC) is one of the many organizations that can assist with trail construction, maintenance, repair and restoration. To learn more about how the CCC might be able to assist you, please call (916) 341-3100 or visit the CCC’s website .
California State Parks Roads and Trails Program provides education and technical assistance to trail and open space managers and advocates regarding non-motorized trail planning, design, construction, funding and management throughout California. To learn more, call (916) 324-0370 or visit the Roads and Trails Program website .
The California Department of Transportation’s (Caltrans) Active Transportation Program (ATP) consolidates existing federal and state transportation programs, including the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP), Bicycle Transportation Account (BTA), and State Safe Routes to School (SRTS), into a single program with a focus to make California a national leader in active transportation.
The ATP is administered by the Division of Local Assistance, Office of State Programs. Visit the Active Transportation Program website . The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 (BIL) reauthorized the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) through from Federal Fiscal Years (FFY) 2022 through FFY 2026 as a set-aside from the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside under the Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG).
The CDPR has approved regulations for RTP - Title 14, California Code of Regulations Chapter 11. 7, Section 4860. The regulations incorporate the current RTP Procedural Guide dated "FINAL, June 4, 2007" that became effective on August 14, 2008.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local, state, and federal land managing agencies, as well as state-chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with a written trail management agreement with an agency. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) / State Administered. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in California. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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