published Jan 2019
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) serves as a guide for all public outdoor recreation in urban and rural neighborhoods, cities, and regions for a given state. Each state must prepare a SCORP every five years to be eligible for funding from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
published Sep 2018
Grant Will Connect City of Niagara Falls to New York City, Expand Trail Connections and Enhance Niagara Gorge Access
published Aug 2012
Statewide organizations are well positioned to improve state-level policies that impact funding processes and to share best practices with regions.
published Jun 2011
by Yellowstone County Metropolitan Planning Organization
Billings has successfully implemented over 35 miles of trail in the last 15 years, causing concern over how the trails will be maintained, which departments are responsible for maintenance, and how it will be funded.
Mar 31, 2022
Learn about annual funding opportunities via the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance as well as a new grant program of American Trails.
posted May 25, 2022
by Gregory Kern with Michael Baker International
Develop tools and techniques for truly hearing and properly responding to opposition when developing a trail.
posted May 25, 2022
by Chris Gensic with City of Charlottesville Parks & Recreation
Lack of funding for trail design, construction, and upkeep is often a major barrier to implementation. Topics of discussion include: should this be local or state level, should it fund planning or construction, how much is enough but not too much, and how to equitably share the funding.
