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Find similar grantsRivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS). This program builds partnerships and provides guidance to communities to help them realize their visions for local conservation and outdoor recreation projects.
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Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section The National Park Service – Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance program (NPS-RTCA) supports locally-led conservation and outdoor recreation projects across the United States.
NPS-RTCA assists communities and public land managers in developing or restoring parks, conservation areas, rivers, and wildlife habitats, as well as creating outdoor recreation opportunities and programs that engage future generations in the outdoors. NPS-RTCA does not provide financial assistance or monetary grants.
As a collaborative partner, we provide professional services to help you achieve your conservation and outdoor recreation project vision. Through an application process, community groups, nonprofit organizations, tribal governments, national parks, and local, state and federal agencies can apply for NPS-RTCA technical assistance.
Video: A Helping Hand for Your Community See how NPS-RTCA can help implement your community's conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Publication: Indigenous Communities Explore our new publication!
Stories of Partnership: Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Achievements in Indigenous Communities Natural Disaster Recovery & Resilience Assisting communities in restoring parks post-disasters, enhancing community resilience and sustainability through collaborative projects. Map: Community Assistance Projects Explore an interactive map highlighting current NPS-RTCA projects across the country.
Building Healthy Communities Parks, Trails, Water Trails, Health, Heritage, Natural Disasters, Accessibility, Underutilized Spaces Conserving Lands and Waters Community Resiliency, Land and Habitat Conservation, River Restoration Public Land Collaboration National Parks, State and Federal Lands Developing Organizational Capacity Collaboration Services, Organizational Development Resources and Publications Explore publications and resources published by NPS-RTCA or developed in collaboration with national and local partners.
Last updated: January 29, 2025
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Communities, local governments, and community organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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