Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program: Construction & Maintenance Grants
Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Funding Amount
Up to US $250,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Can we apply?
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Eligible organizations
- Who can apply?Local, County, Federal or Tribal government agencies.
Other requirements
- Recreation and Metro DistrictNon-Profit Organizations
- Eligible costs generally include:Consultant or contracted services
- Permanent or Seasonal Staff Salaries
- Rental Costs
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: Ineligible costs generally include:Uniforms/Law Enforcement
- Not eligible: Work completed prior to the grant award and signed contract
- Not eligible: Expenses related to the promotion of the organization or fundraising
- Not eligible: Components that do not have direct benefit to trail users
- Not eligible: Vehicle repair/maintenance
- Not eligible: Alcohol
- Not eligible: Food (outside of eligible per-diem)
- Not eligible: Office supplies
- Not eligible: Programming and/or outreach (Construction/Maintenance projects only)
- Not eligible: Contingencies
Overview
The Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program, managed by Colorado Parks & Wildlife, aims to enhance outdoor recreation by funding trail construction, maintenance, and planning projects. Grants can provide up to $250,000 to eligible applicants, including government agencies and non-profit organizations. This initiative supports the protection of wildlife and cultural resources while promoting sustainable outdoor activities. Interested parties can find additional information on project eligibility and funding specifics through the official CPW website.
NOTE: See Planning or Support Grants page here. See Trail Stewardship Crews page here.
The Colorado State Recreational Trails Grant Program funds projects to continue to improve outdoor recreation opportunities, including trail construction, maintenance, planning, and support while protecting wildlife, habitat, and cultural resources. Funded by Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP), eligible project types include trail construction, maintenance, planning, and support.
How much funding is available?
Applicants can request up to $250,000 for Construction/Maintenance projects
Eligibility
Who can apply?Local, County, Federal or Tribal government agenciesRecreation and Metro DistrictNon-Profit Organizations
Eligible costs generally include:Consultant or contracted services
Trail Tools
Supplies and materials (lumber, road base, crusher fines, plants, tools, etc.);
Shipping, mobilization and traffic control
Software and Computers (MATCH ONLY – Planning/Support Grants)
Per Diem – lodging/meals for remote locations only
Project Management/Administration (no more than 5% of the total grant award)Needs to be labelled in the budget as record keeping, accounting, and/or reporting.
Ineligibility
Work completed prior to the grant award and signed contract
Expenses related to the promotion of the organization or fundraising
Office supplies
Programming and/or outreach (Construction/Maintenance projects only)
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Recreation
- Environmental conservation
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