DCNR Non-Motorized Trails Grants

DCNR Non-Motorized Trails Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources (DCNR)
Last Updated: August 22, 2025

Summary

The DCNR Non-Motorized Trails Grants support the development, rehabilitation, and maintenance of trails for non-motorized recreation. Eligible projects include trail acquisition, planning, and educational programs that promote safety and environmental protection. This funding is essential for enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities and ensuring sustainable trail use throughout Pennsylvania. The grants encourage communities to engage in creating safe and enjoyable spaces for activities such as hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

Overview

Trail projects include the acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, or maintenance of designated routes on land or water for non-motorized recreation activities , as well as the purchase or lease of equipment to be used exclusively for the maintenance or construction of non-motorized land and water trails and non-motorized trail-related facilities. Project Types for Non-Motorized Trails Acquisition Non-Motorized Trail Acquisition Projects involve the purchase of fee simple title or perpetual easement to real property for subsequent development of non-motorized trails and non-motorized trail-related facilities. Planning Non-Motorized Trail Planning Projects examine the feasibility of developing land and water trails and trail-related facilities for non-motorized recreational activities as well as provide an action plan to make the trail a reality. Development, Rehabilitation, or Maintenance Non-Motorized Trail Development Projects involve new construction, rehabilitation, and/or maintenance of existing land and water trails and trail-related facilities for non-motorized recreational activities. Educational Programs Educational Program Projects involve the development and operation of educational programs that promote safety and environmental protection as those objectives relate to the use of non-motorized recreational trails. Equipment Purchase or Lease Projects involve the purchase or lease of equipment to be used exclusively for the maintenance or construction of facilities that support the use of ATVs and snowmobiles.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.