FY25 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants
This funding opportunity provides financial support for trail-related projects in New Hampshire, including maintenance, construction, and facility development, aimed at non-profit organizations, educational institutions, private groups, and government entities.
Description
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in New Hampshire provides competitive grants funded by the Federal Highway Trust Fund for various trail-related projects, including maintenance and restoration of existing trails, equipment purchase for trail construction and maintenance, new trail construction, and the development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages. These grants, available to non-profit organizations, private groups, educational institutions, and government entities, are part of the federal allocation from motor fuel excise taxes collected from non-highway recreational fuel use. The program emphasizes the requirement of attending mandatory workshops prior to application submission, with the application deadline set for June 14, 2024, at 4 P.M. The grant supports motorized, non-motorized, and diversified trails with a focus on quality public trail projects across New Hampshire.