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The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27

Department of Parks and RecreationCloses Nov 2, 2026(13 days left)

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This is a California state grant for public agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that build, maintain, or operate motorized (OHV) recreational trails and related facilities on public lands. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and small businesses, cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Applicants must also provide at least a 12% match of total project costs.

Best for
Cities, counties, districts, and state or federal agencies in California, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, Organizations managing or supporting OHV trails and trail facilities on California public lands
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, including sole proprietors and single-member LLCs, Projects located outside California or not on public lands, Organizations unable to provide a 12% match
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (education)
64
Good Match
Environment & ConservationCurrently accepting applications
64
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 13 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 13 days
52
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
0
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Who can apply
Nonprofits, State and local governments

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
November 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM Pacific time.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
Individual award amounts are not published as a fixed amount; they depend on the applications received. The total program funding is $3,000,000.
Who can apply for this grant?
Public agencies (cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies) and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations may apply. Projects must reside on public lands within California.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. For-profit businesses, including sole proprietors and small businesses, are not eligible applicants.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations are eligible applicants.

Summary

The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that wil

About this grant

The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to develop and maintain Recreational Trails and trail-related facilities for motorized Recreational Trail uses. This includes acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and facilities, construction and maintenance of trails, purchase or lease of equipment, trail conditions assessments, and the development and distribution of educational messages.

Type: Grant Award: not published as a fixed amount; depends on the applications received Total available: $3,000,000.00 Matching funds: 12% (Matching funds must be at least 12% of total project costs. Eligible match sources are State funds (which may include Grants and Cooperative Agreement funds), local, and private funds, donated materials and services, value of donated land for acquisition Projects, and other federal funds. If using Other Federal Funds as a match, the total Federal funds claimed on a Project CANNOT exceed 95% of the total Project Costs.) Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s) Funding source: Federal Deadline: 2026-11-02 17:00:00 (Pacific time) Award period: 1-3 years Apply at: https://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx Source: California Grants Portal record 191046, published by the State of California.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Nonprofit; Public Agency

Cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Geography: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Education
  • Environment
  • Parks recreation

Program contact

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