Organization:
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

RTC Trail Grants

Last Updated:
April 15, 2026
Type:
Federal
State
Private
Other
Status:
Open; Closes: 05/10/26
Years Funded:
2008
-
2026
Annual Program Amount:
$110,000
Minimum Project Cost:
Annual Award Amount (min):
$10,000
Annual Award Amount (max):
$25,000
Eligible Activities:
Planning
Design
Construction
Match:
None
Eligible Applicants:
Federally Recognized Tribes & Affiliated Groups
Local Government
State Government
501(c)(3)
Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Other
Other

Description

RTC’s Trail Grants fund trail development and programming projects for mobility and connectivity. The program assists nonprofits and public agencies at all levels, with a focus on community leadership, engagement, and long-term impact. Since 2008, RTC has awarded over $3.7 million to more than 280 organizations working to create well-maintained trail networks across the nation.

Eligible Projects

Feasibility studies, mapping, design, construction, and matching funds for state or federal grants for capital investments

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