Grants to Georgia local governments, and federal and state agencies for recreational trail maintenance, construction, and education. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to applying. Funding may be used for motorized, non-motorized, water, and multi-use trails. Permissible uses include new trail construction, trail restoration, trail head facilities, and land acquisition for trail purposes.
Nonmotorized Trails: Eligible projects include pedestrian (hiking, running, walking, and wheelchair access), biking, mountain biking, skating, water trail access, and equestrian riding. Types of Nonmotorized Trails for RTP:
Motorized Trails: Only recreational trails for vehicles with internal combustion engines, such as off-road motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), or other off-road motorized vehicles are eligible for motorized trail grant funds. Types of Motorized Trails for RTP:
RTP allocates limited funds for education that promotes trail safety and environmental protection. Education projects must have a direct relationship with an existing recreational trail. Projects can include education programs and/or production of trail-related educational materials (whether for information displays, print, video, audio, interactive computer displays, etc.). Education grants are applied for separately from other trail projects and potential applicants should consult with a Grants Specialist before applying.
Items eligible for reimbursement can be found at https://gadnr.org/sites/default/files/dnr/RTPManualNonmotorizedApril2021.pdf#page=8 and https://gadnr.org/sites/default/files/dnr/RTPManualMotorizedApril2021.pdf#page=8.
More information about eligible types of projects can be found at https://gadnr.org/sites/default/files/dnr/RTPManualNonmotorizedApril2021.pdf#page=12 and https://gadnr.org/sites/default/files/dnr/RTPManualMotorizedApril2021.pdf#page=12.
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Estimated Size of Grant:
Nonmotorized and Motorize:
- Grant Term: Up to 2 years
- Long-term Compliance: Trails funded using RTP money must remain open to the public for not less than 25 years after grant
The Pre-application for Nonmotorized Trails is found at: https://webportalapp.com/sp/ga2021rtp
The Pre-application for Motorized Trails is found at: https://webportalapp.com/sp/ga2021motorized
Lauren Turner, Grants Specialist
404.463.1030
lauren.turner@dnr.ga.gov
Lindsey Brown, Grants Manager
404.463.1779
lindsey.brown@dnr.ga.gov
Taylor Brown, Grants Chief
404.463.8601
taylor.brown@dnr.ga.gov
Mail:
Recreational Trails Program
2 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SE, Suite 1370 East
Atlanta, GA 30334