Program Specifics

The Trail Stewardship Program 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 light vehicle registration fee, as well as a portion of marijuana tax revenue. Since its establishment TSP has awarded approximately $7.6 million to over 180 projects across the state focused on the development, renovation, and maintenance of trails and trailside facilities.

How to Apply

The Application Period for the 2026 grant cycle is will open December 1, 2025 and close at 5:00 PM on January 30^th 2026. Applications will be accepted through Montana Grants and Loans Webgrants: https://funding.mt.gov/index.do

• 2026 Application Guidlines (PDF)

Eligible Funding Areas

• New trail and shared-use path construction

• Rehabilitation and maintenance of trails and paths, including winter grooming 

• Construction and maintenance of trailside and trailhead facilities

Financial Requirements

• Maximum award: $100,000

  • No minimum award amount

• Match Requirement: 10% of total project costs

TSP Application Technical Assistance Training

• Watch: Recording of Grant Application Overview Webinar

TSP Application Forms & Resources

• TSP Environmental Review Form (PDF)

• TSP Equipment Purchase Application Supplement (.dox)

• TSP Scoring Criteria (PDF)

• Universal Access & Design Resources (PDF)

Award Management

• WebGrants Claim & Status Report Instructions (PDF)

• TSP Grooming Guidance (PDF)

Past Award Recipients

• 2025 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2024 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2023 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2022 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2021 Award Recipients (PDF)

Program Contact

Hunter Harridge, TSP Program Manager

406-444-3343

TSPGrants@mt.gov