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 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.

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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 Grant Schedule

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

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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 | Program Acknowledgement Sign Requirements | Procurement / Reimbursement Checklist | 2018–2019 Project Status Report  | 2018–2019 Project Status Report [MS Word]