TRAIL STEWARDSHIP PROGRAM
Applications due January 31st, 5:00 PM MDT
The Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) was established following the 2019 Legislative Session when Senate Bill 24 was passed into law. Funding for TSP comes from a portion of Montana’s $9.00 light vehicle registration fee, as well as a portion of marijuana tax revenue. Since it’s establishment TSP has awarded approximately $3.6 million to 104 projects across the state focused on development, renovation and maintenance.
Eligible Funding Areas:
- New trail and shared-use path construction
- Rehabilitation and maintenance of trails and shared-use paths, including winter grooming
- Construction and maintenance of trailside and trailhead facilities
Eligible Applicants:
- Cities
- Counties
- Tribal governments
- School districts
- Recreational clubs and organizations
- State and federal agencies
Financial Requirements:
- Maximum award: $100,000.00
- Match Requirement: 10% of total project costs
More Information can be found at https://fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/trail-stewardship .
Please read and review the latest TSP Application Guidelines for more information on eligibility, review criteria, scoring processes.
Applicants are encouraged to reach out to the Program Manager with any questions or application feedback prior to January 24th. |
