Recreational Trails Program
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal-aid assistance program designed to help states provide and maintain recreational trails for both motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail use.
Two-year grant cycle.
Administered by the Federal Highway Administration.
Develop or improve trails for off-road motorcycles, ATVs, mountain bikes, equestrians, hikers and water trails.
Eligible applicants must be a state, federal or local government agency or qualified private organization.
All applications graded utilizing a competitive Open Project Selection Process (OPSP) reviewed by a grading team.
A 20% match is required.
Please click on the links below for more information on the RTP 2015, 2016 and 2017 schedule and additional eligible applicant criteria:
2015, 2016 and 2017 RTP Grant Application Letter
2015, 2016 and 2017 RTP Trails Application