Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program: Construction & Maintenance Grants

Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program: Construction & Maintenance Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Colorado Parks & Wildlife
Amount: Up to US $250,000
Last Updated: August 18, 2025

Summary

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.

Overview

NOTE: See Planning or Support Grants page here. See Trail Stewardship Crews page here. About Colorado Parks & Wildlife (CPW) The mission of Colorado Parks and Wildlife is to perpetuate the wildlife resources of the state, to provide a quality state parks system, and to provide enjoyable and sustainable outdoor recreation opportunities that educate and inspire current and future generations to serve as active stewards of Colorado's natural resources. Non-Motorized Trails Grant 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

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who can apply?Local, ​County, Federal or Tribal government agenciesRecreation and Metro DistrictNon-Profit Organizations Eligible costs generally include:Consultant or contracted services Permanent or Seasonal Staff Salaries Rental Costs Trail Tools Supplies and materials (lumber, road base, crusher fines, plants, tools, etc.); Youth Programs Land Acquisition for Trail Development Awards for Volunteer Recognition Design and Engineering (Planning Grants only) Shipping, mobilization and traffic control Software and Computers (MATCH ONLY – Planning/Support Grants) Emergency beacon locators 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

Ineligible costs generally include:Uniforms/Law Enforcement Work completed prior to the grant award and signed contract Expenses related to the promotion of the organization or fundraising Components that do not have direct benefit to trail users Vehicle repair/maintenance Alcohol Food (outside of eligible per-diem) Office supplies Programming and/or outreach (Construction/Maintenance projects only) Tax Contingencies