Recreational Trails Program Grant Application – Public Notice
Project Title: RTP Grant Application - Phase 1: Sitka Trail Repair
Organization Name: Alaska State Parks - Southeast
Date Public Notice Posted: September 02, 2025 Posted Online: September 05, 2025
Brief Description of Proposed Project:
Alaska State Parks is applying to repair trail sections in Halibut Point State Recreation Site, Mosquito Cove, and the Ben Grussendorf Forest and Muskeg. This grant money will be used on much needed trail repair, maintenance, and upkeep of these trails making units safer and more enjoyable for the public. Grant will include funding for contractors, supplies, and additional crew support.
Proposed Timeline of the Project:
Project State Date June 1, 2026
Project End Date December 1, 2027
Applicant Contact Information:
Contact Name: SJ Downey
Phone Number: 907-465-4563
Email Address: dnr.pkssoutheast@alaska.gov
Mailing Address: 400 Willoughby Ave Ste 500, Juneau, AK 99801
Public Comment or Opposition can be submitted to the contact noted above.
Deadline for Public Comment: October 31, 2025
The Alaska Recreational Trails Program is the possible funding agency for this proposed project. For information regarding the Alaska Recreational Trails Program, please visit the State website at http://dnr.alaska.gov/parks/grants/trails.htm.