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Recreational Trails Program

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Virtual Info Meeting on Monday, April 15
Are you interested in applying for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) or the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in 2024? If so, join us for a virtual information meeting to learn more about both grant opportunities and tips for creating a competitive grant application.

REGISTER FOR THE INFORMATION MEETING HERE

Grant application dates:
OPEN – May 6, 2024
CLOSE – Sept. 8, 2024

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This fund is made possible by a portion of the Federal motor fuel excise tax paid by users of off-road recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles and off-road light trucks.

This fund is specifically for land acquisition for motorized or non-motorized trails, motorized or non-motorized trail development, trail-related support facilities and maintenance of both motorized and non-motorized trails.

Grant Selection

Project selection announcements occur via Nebraska Game and Parks release in late January of the award year.

RTP Q&A webinar

Interested in applying for a Recreational Trails Program grant? Watch our free Zoom webinar to learn more about the program, along with helpful tips and instructions about the grant application process. Recreational Trails Program Manager, Alex Duryea, also provides an overview of the program, requirements, FAQs and a timeline of the submission process.

Contact us

Have questions? Contact the Recreational Trails Program manager.

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