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Trail Grants | North Carolina Trails Eligible entities can apply for RTP grants to construct trail projects or complete safety and education related objectives related to trails. The Recreational Trails Program has provided funding for construction of new trails, maintenance and repair of existing trails, land acquisition, purchase of trail tools and planning, legal, environmental and permitting costs.
2023 RTP Grant Recipients The Recreational Trails Program is a $1. 5-million federal grant program designed to help states provide and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail use. The program is administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration.
RTP is a reimbursement grant program. Funds must be spent and then reimbursed upon completion of deliverables. Eligible applicants must be a state, federal or local government agencies or qualified nonprofit organization.
All applications are reviewed by the North Carolina Trails Committee and recommendations are made to the Secretary of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. The Secretary makes the final determination on grant awards.
Projects may include construction of a new trail, maintenance and repair of existing trails, land acquisitions, purchase of trail tools and planning, legal, environmental and permitting costs (up to 10 percent of grant amount). RTP Safety and Education Grants Safety and Education grants may be awarded for trail-related safety and education instructor fees, speaker fees, displays, signage and other uses.
Please contact your regional trails specialist for questions about the grant. Apply for a Safety and Education grant Recreational Trails Program Grants support all types of greenways and trails for hikers, bikers, paddlers, equestrians and off-road vehicle users.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Federal, state, or local government agencies, as well as qualified nonprofit organizations in North Carolina. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Recreational Trails Program Safety and Education Grants is funded by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Complete the Trails (CCST): Connecting Communities to State Trails is a grant from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation that funds planning, construction, promotion, and maintenance of state trails. Created by historic 2021 legislation with over million in funding as of 2023, the program requires the majority of funds to be distributed to a nonprofit or local government partner for execution. The program connects communities to North Carolina's state trail system, expanding outdoor recreation access statewide. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and local government entities that can partner on trail development and stewardship projects.
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