Heritage and Trails Foundation Grant Program
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
July 1, 2026
84 days left
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Heritage and Trails Foundation Grant Program
Funder: Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage & Trails Foundation
Founded: 1984
Mission: Providing funding to the National Forest Service and other local and statewide groups for trails and equestrian related projects for public enjoyment and use.
Focus Areas
- Primary Interest: Equestrian trails, facilities, and programs
- Secondary Focus: Projects that encourage public use while educating about Western Heritage
- Geographic Scope: Publicly owned lands of Colorado and surrounding states
- Project Type: Public/private cooperation models for trail and equestrian projects
Eligibility
- Grants are made to qualified 501(c)(3) or equivalent tax-exempt charitable organizations only
- Not available to individuals or non-tax-exempt organizations
- Preference for organizations with history of successful trail and equestrian projects
What They Fund
- Project-specific grants (primary focus)
- Trail creation and maintenance
- Equestrian facilities and infrastructure
- Public access improvement projects
- Educational programs about Western Heritage
- Programs promoting equestrian use of public lands
What They Don't Fund
- Unrestricted operational support (typically not approved)
- Grants to individuals
- Grants to non-tax-exempt entities
Grant Requirements
- Final report with photographs (if appropriate) due approximately one year after award
- Recognition of Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage and Trails Foundation requested in project signage
Contact Information
Address: 823 So. Perry Street, Suite 120, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Phone: 303-771-1555
Email: info@heritageandtrails.org
Board Meeting Schedule: January, April, July, and October
How to Apply
Grant Proposal Submission Process
Submission Methods:
Timing: Submit proposals in timely fashion before board meetings (January, April, July, October) so information can be shared with board members.
Required Components
1. Project Scope and Details
- Project scope
- Project objectives
- Timeline for completion
- Project location
2. Partnership Information
- Partner organizations involved
- Public benefit details
- How project serves the public
3. Budget Information
- Full project budget
- Potential funding from other sources
- Cost breakdown
4. Supporting Documentation
- Copy of organization's IRS determination letter (showing charitable 501(c)(3) status)
- Financial information about the organization in general
- Organizational history
- Summary of previous projects and accomplishments
5. Visual Materials
- Photos highlighting the nature of the project
- Photos demonstrating the need for the project (encouraged but not required)
Deliverables After Award
- Final report upon project completion
- Photographs (if appropriate)
- Generally due one year after grant is awarded
- Acknowledgment of Roundup Riders of the Rockies Heritage and Trails Foundation in any project recognition or signage
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