How much funding does TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants provide?

TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants provides Up to US $500,002 in funding.

When is the deadline for TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Foundation Grants for Nonprofits Recreation Grants Environmental Conservation Grants Grants for Capital Funding

Funding Amount

Up to US $500,002

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The TX Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants, administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, provides funding to enhance outdoor recreational experiences across Texas. Grants cover up to 80% of project costs, with maximum awards of $300,000 for non-motorized and $500,000 for motorized projects. This initiative promotes environmental stewardship and fosters a connection to nature for all Texans.

Recreation Grants has been assisting hundreds of communities across Texas with their outdoor recreation needs since 1965 through our grant assistance and outreach programs. From the largest metropolis to the smallest rural community these programs help to build new parks, conserve natural resources, provide access to water bodies, develop educational programs for youth, and much more. Providing grants to communities across Texas helps build access to outdoor experiences and encourages a connection with nature that is vital for promoting conservation and good environmental stewardship among Texans young and old.
Through our programs we build long-term partnerships that assist TPWD in our mission to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.
Recreational Trails Grants
TPWD administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This federally funded program receives its funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles.
The reimbursable grants can be up to 80% of project cost with a maximum of $300,000 for non-motorized trail grants and a maximum award of $500,000 for motorized (off-highway vehicle) trail grants.
Funds can be spent on both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects such as:

the construction of new recreational trails, to improve existing trails, to develop trailheads or trailside facilities, and to acquire trail corridors.