Recreational Trails Program
Call for Recreational Trails Program Project Pre-applications -The Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2026 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Submission of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be invited to submit full applications this summer/fall and to participate in the annual RTP proposal presentation meeting in January 2026.
RTP funding may be awarded to counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribal governments for the purpose of constructing and/or maintaining motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreational trails, trailhead amenities, and trailside signage. Funds can also be used to support outdoor education programs and eligible project planning and clearance activities. Previous RTP projects have included the development of the Sierra Front Trail Construction in Washoe County, accessible trail access & signage at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, trail maintenance in the Humboldt-Toiyabe wilderness, and motorized trail remediation at Rosaschi Ranch.
Pre-applications are due Monday, August 4, 2025 by 5PM PST. For questions related to the RTP pre-application or to request additional information about the program and upcoming webinar, please contact Elyse Jolly, Park & Recreation Program Manager, at 775-684-2775 or emjolly@parks.nv.gov or Tamara O’Brien, Grants & Projects Analyst, at 775-684-2784 or mailto:tamara.obrien@parks.nv.gov.
RTP funding is limited to approximately $1.2 million per year. Allocation of funds will be competitively determined by the RTP Advisory Committee and State Parks Administration in January 2026, following the annual meeting and evaluation of proposed projects.
Pre-applications may only be submitted through the State Parks Online Grant Portal, located at https://nvparks.webgrantscloud.com/. Paper copy or e-mail submissions will not be accepted.
View the list of the 2025 Recreational Trails Program Awards.
Please see the most recent version of the RTP Applicant Handbook – June 2026
Training materials are available here: https://dcnrftp.ndep.nv.gov/public/folder/au1cul8bmkwrjjwpdz39mq/NDSP%20WebGrants%20Training%207.26.2023
For information on Off-Highway Vehicles (OHV) registration, visit the Department of Motor Vehicles or visit the Off-Highway Vehicle Program for information on its grant program.
CONTACT
Elyse Jolly
Park and Recreation Program Manager/State Trails Administrator
(775) 684-2775
Email
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