About this grant
The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to develop and maintain Recreational Trails and trail-related facilities for motorized Recreational Trail uses. This includes acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and facilities, construction and maintenance of trails, purchase or lease of equipment, trail conditions assessments, and the development and distribution of educational messages.
Who can apply
Nonprofit; Public Agency Cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Geography: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California. Matching funds: 12%
What it funds
Relevant to: California
How to apply
Read the full announcement on the California Grants Portal before you start. Contact: email: OHV.grants@parks.ca.gov; tel: 1-916-324-4442;
Who can apply for The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27?
Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) nonprofits; City or township governments. Nonprofit; Public Agency Cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Geography: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California. Matching funds: 12%
When is the deadline?
Applications are due Nov 2, 2026. Always confirm the time and time zone in the official announcement.
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