The Recreational Trail Program

Funding agency
Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (DACF)
Program name
DACF/BPL Grants & Community Recreation
Status
Open
Description

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is an assistance program of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The RTP provides funds to the States to develop and maintain recreational trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and nonmotorized recreational trail uses.

URL
https://www.maine.gov/dacf/parks/grants/recreational_trails_program.shtml
Contact
Emily Brown, Emily.Brown@Maine.gov
Additional notes

30% of RTP funds allocated to the state shall be reserved for uses related to motorized trail recreation 30% of RTP funds allocated to the state shall be reserved for uses related to non-motorized trail recreation. The remaining 40% of funds shall be used for recreational projects that facilitate diverse trail use.

Total funding
$1,400,000
Max award
$120,000
Match required
Yes
Match description
RTP can fund up to 80% of eligible project costs. The balance must come from the project sponsor and can include cash and or in-kind / donated services and materials.
Applications close
Anticipated next round
Future rounds
Opens annually
Eligible applicant description

The state has determined it will provide funds received under this program as grants-in-aid to municipalities, other qualified subdivisions of state government, and to qualified non-profit organizations under guidelines established by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in conjunction with the Maine Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee.

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must have adequate control and tenure of the proposed or existing trail corridor, trailhead or trailside amenity.

Geographic eligibility

Projects must be located within the state of Maine

Project type
Infrastructure and Transportation
Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship
Project subcategory
Bike/Ped and Trails
Culverts and Stream Crossings
Green Infrastructure
Land Acquisition/Easements
Outdoor Recreation
Other (Infrastructure and Transportation)
Other (Natural Resource and Environmental Stewardship)
Project stage
Design
Implementation
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Last updated: November 4, 2025