Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants
Recreational Trail Program Grants
In Missouri, RTP grants are available to local and state governments, school districts and nonprofit organizations. Missouri receives between $1 million and $1.5 million per fiscal year. The maximum amount awarded is $250,000 for trail projects. Sponsors must have a minimum 20% match. Projects must be open to the public.
Eligible Projects include:
- Restoration of existing recreational trails.
- Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages for recreational trails.
- Construction of new recreational trails (with restrictions for new trails on Federal lands).
- Acquisition of easements and property for recreational trails or recreational trail corridors.
- Assessment of trail conditions for accessibility and maintenance.
Grant selection process:
The 2026 RTP Grant Round is currently closed. The 2027 RTP Grant Round will open in December. The new application and Open Project Selection Process will be posted when the grant round opens.
2026 Open Project Selection Process (Application Instructions)
Grant Application Workshop:
The 2026 RTP application workshop was held on Jan. 6. To view a recording of the workshop, please visit our Grants Workshops page.
Past Administration Guides:
Past Grant Recipients:
Sign Requirements:
Sign requirements include posting a sign near your trail project entrance. Signs can be ordered by calling Missouri Vocational Enterprises at 573-751-6663 or 800-392-8486.