Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

October 1, 2026

176 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Trail Stewardship Grants (LCTSE)

Funder: Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance through its Trail Stewardship Advisory Committee

Focus: Projects that will have a demonstrable, positive impact along the pathways followed by the Lewis and Clark Expedition

Geographic Scope: Along the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail

Funding Source: Charitable distributions provided by the Lewis & Clark Trail Stewardship Endowment: A National Council of the Lewis & Clark Expedition Bicentennial Legacy Project

    Key Details

  • Applications solicited beginning March 1 each year
  • Grant requests must be submitted no later than October 1 of each year
  • Applications not received by the cut-off date or not submitted using the online application will not be considered
  • One notable past project: Maintaining the historic Lolo Trail

Contact

Lewis & Clark Trail Alliance P.O. Box 3434 Great Falls, MT 59403 888.701.3434 406.454.1234 info@lewisandclark.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Timing: Applications accepted beginning March 1 through October 1 each year
2. Submission Method: Must use the online application (Google Forms)
3. Required Materials: As outlined in Application Process and Guidelines

    Required Forms

  • Grant Application (Google Forms)
  • Grant Final Report Form (Google Forms) - for awarded grants

    Supporting Documents Available

  • Application Process and Guidelines (PDF, updated 1 Feb 2025)
  • Interpretive Sign Guidelines
  • National Park Service 2015 Generic Wayside Sign (PDF)
  • National Forest Service Design Steps (PDF)
  • National Forest Service Cost and Materials Guidelines (PDF)
  • National Council of the Lewis & Clark Expedition LCTSE Fund Agreement (PDF)
  • LCTHF Board Policy for Trail Stewardship (PDF)

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

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