American Trails is pleased to partner with the U.S. Forest Service in announcing the National Forest System Legacy Roads and Trails Fund, which we are calling the Legacy Trails Grant Program.
The goal of the program is to support projects that restore, protect, and maintain watersheds on our national forests and grasslands. American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting applications for funding, with awards up to $100K per project.
2023 Awardees announced. Find out more here.
The Forest Service identifies and prioritizes watershed acres or areas where Forest Service roads and trails may impact water quality in streams and water bodies. We will be looking to fund projects that restore fish and aquatic organism passage, improve trail resiliency, preserve trail access, decommission unauthorized trails, and convert unneeded Forest Service roads to trails. Protecting threatened, endangered, and sensitive species, and community water sources are among the top priorities for projects that improve and maintain trail access. Emergency operations, such as evacuation routes during wildfires, floods or other natural disasters also benefit from this program.
The deadline to apply for the 2022 cycle has passed. Stay tuned for details for the 2023 cycle. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.
This webinar outlines a new and exciting trails funding opportunity and is intended to help members of the trail community to understand if this funding program is right for their needs.
