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The Washington State Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a grant from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office that funds rehabilitation and maintenance of backcountry trails providing a natural outdoor experience. The program supports all types of trail projects, including off-road vehicle routes, bicycle paths, cross-country ski and snowshoeing trails, hiking, horseback, motorcycle, and water trails.
Eligible activities include clearing overgrown brush, repairing flood and fire damage, and replacing bridges and drainage structures. Funded by federal gasoline taxes and awarded every other year, general project grants are up to $150,000 and education project grants up to $10,000. Eligible applicants include local agencies, federal and state agencies, Native American tribes, and nonprofit organizations.
The next application deadline is November 3, 2026.
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RCO - Washington Recreation & Conservation Office --> Recreational Trails Program - Recreation and Conservation Office Recreational Trails Program The Recreational Trails Program provides federal funds to rehabilitate and maintain trails that provide a backcountry experience. A backcountry experience means that the user will experience nature instead of seeing or hearing human development and activity.
While backcountry trails may be near cities or roads, or even offer views of cities and towns, the trail’s physical setting should be predominately natural. This grant program invests in all types of trails, including those for riding off-road vehicles, bicycling, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, hiking, horseback riding, motorcycling, water trails, and more.
Grant Application Schedule Application Webinar, Applications Open Technical Review (Staff Review) Technical Completion Deadline Project Evaluation (Written) February 8, 2027 - March 15, 2027 Board Approves Preliminary Ranked Lists Most recent grants and evaluation results, listed by the application year.
Applicant Authorization Resolution Certification of Applicant Match Form Department of Natural Resources Scope of Work Acknowledgement Form Electronic Signature Authorization Form Fiscal Data Collection Sheet Landowner Form for Maintenance Projects Manual 4: Development Projects Read the article: “Outstanding State Trail Program” in a national competition.
Clearing overgrown brush and fallen trees from trails Repairing trail damage from floods and fires Replacing bridges and drainage structures Local agencies (cities, towns, counties, port districts, park and recreation districts, etc.) Every six years, Congress passes the nation’s surface transportation bill. Since 1991, this massive funding authorization law has included provisions for these cooperative, state-administered grants.
Funding comes from federal gasoline taxes and is awarded every other year. General projects: $150,000 Education projects: $10,000 each year Applicants must provide 20 percent minimum match.
Match may include the following: Donations of cash, land, labor, equipment, and materials Federal, state, local, and private grants Applicant’s labor, equipment, and materials Environmental Requirement Grant applicants must show compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Development : Development of trailside facilities, trailheads, and trail links for recreational trails.
Maintenance: Maintenance and restoration of trails, trailside facilities, and trailheads. Minor trail relocations. Education: Programs to directly convey a safety or environmental protection message for recreational trails.
New trail development not directly related to an existing trail Projects facilitating motorized use on national forest or Bureau of Land Management land unless the land is not designated wilderness and construction is consistent with the management direction in the forest or Bureau plans. Projects facilitating motorized use on or access to recreational trails on which, as of May 1, 1991, motorized use was prohibited or had not occurred.
Planning, feasibility studies, master plans, and wildlife impact studies Roads or bridges unless specifically designated for recreational trail use, not accessible to or maintained for cars, or closely associated with a campground or trailhead project Sidewalks and other paths that provide an urban trail experience Those that severely restrict public use, such as deed provisions that have a significant negative impact on public recreational use of the property; projects may be on public or private land, but must provide written assurances of public access Those on property bought under a conditional sales contract, unless the grant applicant has title to the property Trails and facilities developed with these grants must be open and available for twenty-five years.
Projects that maintain trails must be open and available during the active period of the project agreement; however, those that entail capital work to build new trails or facilities or make significant, long-term renewal improvements to existing facilities must be open and available for twenty-five years. For details, see the grant manual . Some upcoming grant application deadlines may be adjusted due to the government shutdown.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local agencies, federal agencies, state agencies, Native American tribes, nonprofit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $150,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Washington State Recreational Trails Program (RTP) are due November 3, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Washington State Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds wetland and migratory-bird habitat through two tracks — U.S. Small Grants (up to $250,000, closing June 25, 2026) and the larger U.S. Standard Grants. Both require a 1:1 non-federal match, and that match is where most applications are won or lost. Here is how the program works, who is eligible, and why land trusts and Tribes should care.
Read articleThe EPA Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million on May 5 for 20-30 Farmer-to-Farmer demonstration grants of $1.5M-$2.5M each across EPA Regions 3-8. Applications close June 19, 2026. The geographic scope spans from Pennsylvania to Texas — eighteen states drained by the Mississippi-Atchafalaya system — and the funding model rebuilds the federal conservation playbook around farmer-led demonstrations rather than top-down agency design.
Read articleEPA's Gulf of America Division announced up to $50 million for the Farmer-to-Farmer grant program on May 5, 2026, with 20–30 awards of $1.5M to $2.5M each across EPA Regions 3–8 and a June 19, 2026 deadline. The funding rewards farmer-led organizations that can demonstrate working-lands conservation at scale. Here is how the eligibility, partnership structure, and watershed geography actually decide the awards.
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