The Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation (DPOR) is excited to announce that we are accepting a second round of grant applications for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) in FY2021!   Eligible applicants include non-profit, educational institutions, state government, local government, federal government and native corporations or tribal governments.

The DPOR administers Alaska's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) RTP grant. The DPOR offers this competitive, reimbursable, matching trail grant for maintaining public recreational trails and related facilities, and for safety and educational projects.  The RTP grant program provides up to 90% matching assistance for the cost of a project.

DPOR anticipates that $1 million may be awarded to eligible Alaskan projects in this second grant round.  The DPOR will be accepting all categories of projects this year, to include Stipulations 1, 2, & 3 projects.

Motorized projects are encouraged to apply!  Safety and Education projects cannot be considered for Round #2 – RTP Grant Round, due to time constraints to complete project per 23 U.S.C. § 206(d)(2)(G).

If you are interested in applying for an RTP award, please visit our website at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/trails.htm.  The application packages for the second grant round will be available March 1, 2021. 

Applications are due by April 30, 2021.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email us at Parks.RTPGrantApp@alaska.gov.