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Multiple FWP trail and recreational grant application cycles to open November 16

HELENA – The Recreational Trails Program, Montana Trails Stewardship Program, Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program, Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program and Community Shooting Range Program are all set to open their application cycles on Monday, Nov. 16. Interested parties can find more information on each program listed below. All applications will be accepted through mtfwp.webgrantscloud.com.

Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded through the Federal Highway Trust Fund and represents a portion of the motor fuel excise tax collected from nonhighway recreational fuel use. Grant funds may be used for the construction or maintenance of motorized and nonmotorized trails or trail-related facilities, purchase of trail equipment and development of trail education or ethics programs. Grant applicants may include federal, tribal, state, county or municipal agencies (including school districts), and private corporations, including nonprofits.

Application Period: Nov. 16 – Jan. 15
Anticipated funding available for awards: $1.5 million
Maximum award available: $100,000 with 20 percent match
More information: fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/recreational-trails
Webinar: A webinar training and question-and-answer session will be held on Friday, Dec. 4, at 9 a.m. This session is recommended for new and returning applicants. The training will provide helpful information on grant requirements and using the new WebGrants software to apply. Interested parties must register by emailing stephanie.adamscleme@mt.gov to receive a meeting link. Those interested in both RTP and TSP may attend.

Montana Trail Stewardship Grant Program

Montana Trails Stewardship Program (TSP) is a state-funded grant program that provides funding for the development, renovation and maintenance of both motorized and non-motorized trails, as well as trail-side facilities. Eligible applicants include tribal, state, county, municipal, and federal agencies, as well as school districts and nonprofit recreational organizations or clubs.

Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program

The Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program is a state-funded program and provides project-funding with the goal of enhancing and maintaining OHV recreational opportunities for the benefit of OHV enthusiasts in Montana.

Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program

The Summer Motorized Trail Pass Grant Program is funded through the creation of the OHV Trail Pass. This is the program’s third grant cycle. The program will award funds to nonfederal entities for the maintenance of OHV trails on public lands.

Community Shooting Range Grant Program

Montana's Community Shooting Range Grant Program provides funding to nonprofit shooting clubs, organizations, local governments and school districts to build and improve public shooting ranges throughout the state.

Application period: Nov. 16 – Jan. 15
Awards announced: May
Contracts issued and projects begin: July
Anticipated funding available for awards: $400,000

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