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# Recreational Trails Program | Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation An Official **Vermont** Government Website Agency of Natural ResourcesDepartment of Forests, Parks and Recreation * Using State Lands for Recreation * Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative * Outdoor Recreation Ethics * Using State Lands for Recreation * Recreational Trails Program * Land & Water Conservation Fund * VOREC Community Grant Program * Grant Management Resources * Grant Program Impacts and Past Awards * Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative * Outdoor Recreation Ethics * Using State Lands for Recreation * Recreational Trails Program * Land & Water Conservation Fund * VOREC Community Grant Program * Grant Management Resources * Grant Program Impacts and Past Awards * Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative * Outdoor Recreation Ethics # Recreational Trails Program #### _The Recreational Tr**ails Program provides annual funding to Vermont communities for the development and restoration of public recreational trails.
**_ * _**Current status:**_**2026 application round has closed. ** * _**Eligible applicants:**_**Municipalities, non-profit organizations, and other governmental entities** * _**Grant amounts:**_**$50,000 maximum.
Recommended $7,500 minimum – 20% match required** * _**Funding source:**_**Federal Highway Administration funds** Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants are federally funded on an annual basis through the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered at the State level in Vermont through the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR).
FPR makes RTP funds available to Vermont communities for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, for both motorized and non-motorized recreation. Federal rules and requirements apply. In the 2026 grant round, we anticipate awarding approximately $500,000 to maintain and build trails across the state of Vermont.
Please use the links below to locate information on this page: * Eligibility and Requirements * Application Process and Resources ### 2026 RTP Anticipated Timeline * Pre-applications open and application materials released by October 7, 2025 * Pre-application submission deadline: November 21, 2025 * Full application submission deadline: February 1, 2026 * Grant application review and selection: February - March 2026 * This process requires multiple steps, including scoring and review by the Ranking Committee, FPR agency approval, and Federal Highway Administration authorization * Compliance checks and grant agreement development: April - July 2026 * This process includes compliance reviews (Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, National Environmental Policy Act, Endangered Species Act, state risk assessment, etc.), drafting, state contracting, legal reviews, and applicant review.
* Depending on the complexity of the project, how responsive applicants are to requests for additional information, and the results of any compliance reviews, grant agreements may be executed earlier or later during this timeframe. * Grant implementation period: July 13, 2026- December 31, 2027.
### Eligibility and Requirements All projects funded should help achieve the program’s goal of developing and maintaining trails in proximity to all who live in and visit Vermont. Furthermore, all projects are required to help achieve the goals, objectives, and priorities found inVermont's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).
Federal legislation mandates that RTP funds be allocated across three categories: 30% for non-motorized trail uses, 30% for motorized trail uses, and 40% for multi-use/diversified trail uses.
#### Applicant Eligibility Who is eligible to apply for RTP grants: * Municipalities (cities, towns, counties, etc.) * Non-profit organizations * State or Federal government agencies, other governmental entities (district or local authorities), or tribal governments Eligible projects include: * Maintenance/restoration of existing trails * Construction of new trails, with certain limitations for projects on federal lands * Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead amenities, facilities, and parking areas (i.e., signage, kiosks, composting toilets, recycling receptacles, or trail structures along the trail, directly associated with the trail) * Land Acquisitions: Acquisition of trail easements or fee simple title to property with trails or recreational trail corridors All projects must be successfully completed within the designated implementation period.
#### Reimbursement and Match Requirements RTP is a reimbursement program, and grantees must be capable of financing the project and (after a grant agreement is fully executed) first paying for expenditures and then submitting a request to the State for reimbursement using the required documentation. Applicants must commit to a minimum 20% match (20% of the total estimated project cost).
#### Compliance Requirements Projects must demonstrate compliance with State and Federal regulations including but not limited to: * National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) * Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act * Executive Orders (which include but are not limited to Floodplain Management, Wetlands Protection, Build America/Buy America, Civil Rights Act) * The State’s Permitting Processes ### Application Process and Resources To apply for RTP funding, there is a two-step application process that begins with a short pre-application submission.
Pre-application submissions will be reviewed for compliance with the RTP program. Selected applicants will then be invited to submit a proposal for full review. #### How to Submit a Pre-Application Pre-application submissions will close at 11:59 PM on November 21, 2025.
E mail **all of following required documents** to ANR. FPRRecreationGrants@vermont. govby the deadline to submit a pre-application: 4.
Plus, for Construction/Maintenance projects only: * Completed Design Assessment Tool for Trails * Completed Permit Navigator results or Project Review Sheet Pre-applications **must include** all of the required documents.
Grants staff will screen submissions received before 5 pm on Wednesday, November 19, for completeness and notify applicants of any missing documentation that still needs to be submitted by 11:59 pm on Friday, November 21, 2025.
For proposals submitted after 5 pm on November 19, applicants are strongly encouraged to carefully review their email submission to ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline as **incomplete proposals will not be considered**for moving to the Full Application stage. #### How to Submit a Full Application If invited to submit a full proposal, the full grant application will be offered through the ANROnline portal.
To complete your full grant application, you will need to follow the steps below. 1. Download, review, and complete all other required templates and supplemental materials for your project.
2. Complete the 2026 RTP Grant Application Form and submit it online. #### Upcoming Webinars and Open Office Hours RTP Grant Program Webinar: Project Planning | Thursday, October 16, 2025, 2:30-3:30 PM * This webinar will include a presentation explaining the goals of the grant program, an overview of the process, and eligible activities to help inform project planning.
There will be time at the end of the session for questions from attendees related to project planning and design. * Webinar recording and slides.
RTP Grant Program Webinar: Pre-Application Materials | Tuesday, October 28, 2025, 1:00-2:00 PM * This webinar will provide technical and content guidance about how to complete the specific materials required for the pre-application phase, including the workplan, budget, design assessment tool for trails, and permitting tools.
There will be time at the end of the session for questions from attendees related to the templates and resources. * Webinar recording and slides FPR will host virtual open office sessions for prospective applicants to learn more details about the grant program and ask questions. Open office hours will be recorded and posted on the RTP webpage.
* Thursday, November 6, 2025, 11:00 AM - Noon – Session recording. * Tuesday, November 18, 3:00-4:00 PM – Session recording. ### Application Resources #### **[](https://fpr.
vermont.
gov/recreational-trails-program)2026 Pre-Application Resources** * **2026 RTP Pre-Application Guidance** * 2026 Pre-Application Form * For Construction/Maintenance Projects Only: * Creating Project Maps: Instructions for Grant Applicants * Video Overview of Creating Project Maps * Design Assessment Tool for Trails * Design Assessment Tool for Trails Guidance * Completed Permit Navigator results or Project Review Sheet #### 2026 Full Application Resources * **2026 RTP Full Application Guidance** * **2026 RTP Full Application Preview** * FPR Private Landowner Permission Form * All About Landowner Permission Forms: A Resource for FPR Grant Applicants, Grantees, and Grant Project Partners * FPR Flood Recovery Private Landowner Permission Form * FPR Class IV Road Permission Form * Sample 2026 RTP Grant Agreement **Recordings from Past Information Sessions** * 2025 RTP Project Planning -Webinar RecordingandSlides * 2025 RTP Pre-Application Materials -Webinar RecordingandSlides * 2025 RTP Open Office Hours -November SessionandDecember Session * 2025 RTP Full Application - Webinar Recording and Slides Grant Management Resources Grant Program Impacts and Past Awards **Outdoor Recreation Grants Team** ANR.
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