VT Recreational Trails Grant Program
Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation
Funding Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The VT Recreational Trails Grant Program supports the development and restoration of public recreational trails across Vermont. Funded annually by the Federal Highway Administration, these grants assist both motorized and non-motorized recreation. In the 2026 grant round, approximately $500,000 will be awarded to enhance trail systems statewide, ensuring accessible and maintained pathways for community enjoyment. For more details, refer to the federal guidelines on recreational trails.
Recreational Trails Program Grants
The Recreational Trails Program provides annual funding to Vermont communities for the development and restoration of public recreational trails.
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants are federally funded on an annual basis through the United States Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and are administered at the State level in Vermont through the Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR). FPR makes RTP funds available to Vermont communities for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, for both motorized and non-motorized recreation.
Federal rules and requirements apply. In the 2026 grant round, we anticipate awarding approximately $500,000 to maintain and build trails across the state of Vermont.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Recreation
- Environmental conservation
- Community development
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