This report is a product of Advocacy Advance — a partnership of the League of American Bicyclists and the Alliance for Biking & Walking.
Statewide organizations are well positioned to improve state-level policies that impact funding processes and to share best practices with regions.
Experienced advocates note that federal funding campaigns require patience. Changing the funding process takes time. Construction projects themselves take years to go from conception to completion. It’s never too soon to learn how the process works in your state and to get involved.
Published August 2012
Waiver of Buy America Requirements for De Minimis Costs and Small Grants
posted Aug 22, 2023
A long-standing impediment to effective implementation of the Recreational Trails Program (and other federal funding of trail projects) has been addressed by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
American Trails Announces $500K Fundraising Goal for the Trails Capacity Program
posted Apr 5, 2023
The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails is funded by sustaining corporate sponsors and individuals. We are excited about our fundraising goals, and looking forward to opening the program later this year as funding is secured.
2023 Legacy Trails Program Grant Awardee Portal
posted Apr 3, 2023
Below you will find documents that may be useful as you prepare your invoices.
2023 Trails Capacity Program Awardees Announced
posted Mar 14, 2023
The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails receives $75K in 2022 end-of-year funding for trail stewardship from Bronco Wild Fund.
