2024 Recreations Trails Program grants awarded

HELENA – Various organizations, communities and land-managing agencies throughout Montana got the good news that they will receive a federal Recreation Trails Program grant for their projects in 2024. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks announced that 36 applicants will receive funding for their projects in 2024.

This year, FWP received a total of 47 RTP applications requesting over $1.5 million. 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.

For more information and complete list of awards, got to: fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2024/may/0503---fy24-recreation-trails-program-awards-decision-notice.

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