NH Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant

NH Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation
Last Updated: March 30, 2026

Summary

The NH Recreational Trails Program (RTP) offers competitive funding for public trail projects across New Hampshire, supporting motorized and non-motorized trails. Eligible applicants include non-profits, educational institutions, and government entities. RTP funds, derived from the Federal Highway Trust Fund, are designated for trail maintenance, construction, and development activities. Attendance at informational workshops is mandatory for applicants. This program aims to enhance recreational opportunities and ensure safe and accessible trails for all users.

Overview

NOTE: The Bureau will be holding two informational workshops about the program. Attendance to at least one of these workshops is mandatory to apply for RTP funds. These dates are listed as the pre proposal dates above. Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a competitive grant program that offers funding for quality public trail projects throughout New Hampshire. Limited grants are available for motorized, non-motorized and diversified trails. Eligible projects include maintenance and restoration of existing trails, purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment, construction of new trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages. Applicants may be non-profit organizations, private groups, educational institutions, or government entities. RTP funds come from the Federal Highway Trust Fund, and represent a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from nonhighway recreational fuel use: fuel used for off-highway recreation by snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, off-highway motorcycles, and off-highway light trucks. These funds are appropriated to the states by the Federal Highway Administration as authorized through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The program in New Hampshire is administered by the Bureau of Trails.

Eligibility

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