FWP accepting comments on Recreational Trails Program conditional awards

Deadline for comments is April 10

HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comments on recommended Recreational Trails Program (RTP) awards for the current 2024 grant cycle. Public comment on the recommended awards is open through Wednesday, April 10 at 5 p.m.

FWP administers RTP, a federally funded program that provides funding for trail and trail-related projects across the state. Eligible projects include development and rehabilitation work on urban, rural and backcountry trails; planning and construction of community trails; snowmobile and cross-country ski trail maintenance and grooming operations; and a variety of trail stewardship and safety education programs.

This year, FWP received 47 RTP applications requesting more than $2.5 million. The conditional awards total $1,519,659.98.

A complete list of recommended awards is available online at fwp.mt.gov/aboutfwp/grant-programs/recreational-trails; click on “2024 Proposed Awards & Public Comment.”

Comments can be emailed to FWPFACB@mt.gov or mailed to Stephanie Clemen, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, PO Box 200701, Helena, MT 59620-0701.

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