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.
- Administered by SCPRT under the approval of 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 2018/2019 RTP grant cycle, the 2020 RTP cycle, and additional eligible applicant criteria:
2018 & 2019 RTP Applicant Memorandum
2018 & 2019 RTP Application [download]
2015–2017 RTP Grant Cycle Summary
2018 & 2019 RTP Grant Cycle Summary
Tentative Schedule for 2020 RTP Grant Cycle
RTP Guidance, Documentation and Forms for Project Sponsors:
Procurement Certification Form | Reimbursement Request Form | Individual Volunteer Timesheet | Group Volunteer Timesheet | FEMA Equipment Form | Project Completion Form | State Procurement Purchase Procedures [Updated 5/28/19] | Program Acknowledgement Sign Requirements | Procurement / Reimbursement Checklist [Updated 5/28/19] | 2018–2019 Project Status Report | 2018–2019 Project Status Report [Word]
South Carolina Trails:
SCTrails.net