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Find similar grantsRecreational Trails Program (RTP) is sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Supports maintenance and restoration of existing trails, development of trailside facilities, and construction of new trails in Montana.
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Recreational Trails Program Grants | Montana FWP Recreational Trails Program FWP administers the Recreational Trails Program (RTP), a federally funded grants program that supports Montana’s trails.
The RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund and represent a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from nonhighway recreational fuel use: fuel used for off-highway recreation by snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-highway light trucks. FWP collaborates with the State Trails Advisory Committee to review the RTP applicants each year. Approximately $1.
5 million is made available each year. Match Requirement: 20% of total project costs RTP applicants can include federal, tribal, state, county or city agencies, private associations and clubs including nonprofits.
Examples of eligible projects include: Maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages Purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment Construction of new recreational trails Development and dissemination of publications and operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection The Application cycle is now CLOSED.
The next Application Cycle will open in Novemeber 2026. Check back for more information. 2026 RTP Grantee Guidelines (PDF) 2025 RTP Grantee Guidelines (PDF) 2024 RTP Grantee Guidelines (PDF) WebGrants Grantee Guidance (PDF) Travel and Personal Property Reimbursement Form (.
xls) RTP Limited Solicitation Form (PDF) Volunteer Hours Form (PDF) 2026 Award Recipients (PDF) 2025 Award Recipients (PDF) 2024 Award Recipients (PDF) 2023 Award Recipients (PDF) 2022 Award Recipients (PDF) 2021 Award Recipients (PDF) 2020 Award Recipients (PDF) Stephanie Clemen, RTP Program Manager Stephanie. adamsclemen@mt. gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federal, tribal, state, county, or city agencies; private associations and clubs, including nonprofits. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $100,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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