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).
by Federal Highway Administration
FHWA published the Waiver of Buy America Requirements for De Minimis Costs and Small Grants.This notice is the waiver. There is no need for waiver applications for projects that meet the criteria of this waiver.
The waiver is applicable only to awards that are obligated or subawards that are made on or after the effective date of the waiver, August 16, 2023. The waiver is applicable to subawards only if the subawards are made by a pass-through entity for a specific project. Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers continue to be subject to the FHWA Buy America EV Charger Waiver.
Based on all the information available to the Agency, DOT finds that it is in the public interest to issue a waiver of BABA's domestic preferences for iron and steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used in projects funded under DOT-administered financial assistance programs for iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials under a single financial assistance award for which:
Attached document published August 2023
Apply for The Trails Capacity Program
posted Dec 3, 2023
The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.
Forming and Running State or Regional Trail Coalitions – Important Points and Practices
posted Nov 27, 2023
Have you ever wondered how to create a trails coalition in your state or region? This article shares some pointers and discusses the results of a nationwide survey of trails coalitions conducted by American Trails in February 2023.
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.
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