How much funding does Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program provide?

Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program provides $2.5 million total program funding in funding.

When is the deadline for Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program

Parks & Trails New York Inc

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Funding Amount

$2.5 million total program funding

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Park & Trail Partnership Grant (PTPG) Program

Program Status: Active, in its 11th round as of August 2025

Geographic Scope: Statewide across New York State

Funder: Administered by Parks & Trails New York Inc in partnership with New York State

Funding Amount: $2.5 million total program (increased from $2 million in FY2025)

Focus Areas:

Maintenance and improvement projects on parks, trails, and open spaces

Capacity building for nonprofit organizations

Community programming

Infrastructure projects

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives

Trail improvements and amenities

Accessibility enhancements (ADA compliance, adaptive use facilities)

Interpretive signage and educational programming

Historic preservation

Eligibility:

Grassroots nonprofit groups and organizations

Friends groups affiliated with state parks and historic sites

Community organizations working on public lands

What They Fund:

Trail maintenance and rehabilitation

Accessibility improvements

Equipment and supplies

Staff positions and capacity building

Interpretive programs and signage

Educational initiatives

Community engagement projects

Infrastructure amenities (restrooms, seating, wayfinding, etc.)

Award Examples:

$300,000 (Friends of U.S. Grant Cottage - Overlook Trail construction)

$200,700 (Palisades Park Conservancy - bird aviary site design)

$180,000 (Friends of Orient Beach - coastal shoreline consultant)

$150,000 (multiple recipients for various projects)

$4,798 (Catskill 3500 Club - Trailhead Stewards Program)

Background:
Since 2016, the program has supported necessary maintenance and improvement projects across the state's parks and trails. The program focuses on grassroots nonprofits and emphasizes DEIA principles. With $5 million in unmet requests, the funding increase aims to improve accessibility of outdoor recreation and support much-needed infrastructure projects to keep up with growing visitation to New York's public lands.

How to Apply

Application Process

The application process includes:

DEIA Focus: Applications encourage projects that advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility through webinars, application requirements, and direct communication with applicants
Webinars: PTNY offers webinars to support applicants
Guidance: Staff provide communication and support to applicants throughout the process
Rounds: The program operates in numbered rounds (as of August 2025, the program was in its 11th round)

Required Materials/Focus Areas:

Demonstration of project scope and impact

DEIA component consideration

Community benefit and accessibility outcomes

Organizational capacity information

Note: Specific application requirements, deadlines, and detailed submission instructions not provided in available materials.

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