Opportunity Information
Title
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) FY2028
Description
Permissible uses of the funds are maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails; development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages for recreational trails; purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment; and construction of new recreational trails (with restrictions for new trails on Federal lands).
Indirect costs, administrative activities, and grants solely for planning are not eligible. The maximum amount allowed for education is directed to the statewide safety and education program.
Awarding Agency Name
Idaho Dept of Parks & Recreation
Agency Contact Name
Kathy Muir
Agency Contact Phone
208-514-2431
Agency Contact Email
kathy.muir@idpr.idaho.gov
Program
Fund Activity Categories
Category Explanation
RTP grants require a 20% match. At least 5% of the overall project costs must be non-federal funds. Native American Tribe government funds are considered non-federal. Complete program rules are available upon request. IDPR also requires a match for motorized equipment of 20% (15% may be trade-in value of other equipment with a minimum 5% cash) per unit.
Departments
Grants Program
Opportunity Manager
Kathy Muir
Additional Users
Posted Date
Announcement Type
Initial Announcement
Public Link
Is Published
Yes
Funding Information
Funding Sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding Source Description
The Recreational Trails Program of 1998 establishes a program for allocating funds to the states for recreational trails and trail-related projects. Projects must be from trail plans included or referenced in a Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan required by the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Funding Restrictions
20% match required with at least 5% of total project cost being non-federal funds
Award Information
Award Type
Competitive
Capital Grant
No
Indirect Costs Allowed
No
Matching Requirement
Yes
Submission Information
Submission Timeline Type
One Time
Submission Open Date
Submission Close Date
Allow Multiple Applications
Yes
Eligibility Information
Eligibility Type
Public
Additional Eligibility Information
Eligible applicants are any governmental agency and non-profit user groups.
Additional Information
Additional Information URL
Additional Information URL Description
Guidance and training available on the IDPR website.