Trail Stewardship Grants

The MTSGP was authorized by Senate Bill 24 in the 2019 Legislative Session. Funding for the program comes from $1.37 of Montana’s $9.00 light vehicle registration fee. Each cycle, the program targets funding 30% motorized projects, 30% non-motorized projects, and 40% diversified projects (projects serving multiuse trails).

About the Program

Eligible funding areas include:

New trail and shared-use path construction;
Rehabilitation and maintenance of existing trails and shared-use paths, including grooming of trails for motorized and nonmotorized winter recreation; and
Construction and maintenance of trailside and trailhead facilities, including but not limited to bridges, fencing, parking, bathrooms, latrines, picnic shelters, interpretation, trail signs, and trailside weed management.

2021 Grant Application Cycle

The 2021 grant application cycle is now closed and applications are currently under review.
Funding decisions will be announced in late April 2021. A list of successful grant awards will be posted at that time.
The next grant application cycle will open in Fall 2021.