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07/18/24: Grants for Trails - Finding, Applying, and Managing
Virtual, 10am-11am, produced by American Trails
Cost: FREE
This webinar will be an introduction to grant funding for trails: how to find, apply for, and manage grants. It will center on Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding and understanding that/how it is different in every state, and how to find ones that are local/regional. The presenter will touch on different trail and project types, which would play into evaluating whether your project is a good fit for the grant.
Learning Objectives:
Know where to find grants for trails.
Know how to evaluate if grants meet your needs.
Know how to apply for grants.
Know how grants are managed and what you will need to do as a recipient.
Know some tips on how to make grant management easier.
GRANTS
THIS WEEK (06/17 - 06/23)
Federal Funding for Active Transportation Connectivity
US Department of Transportation: Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
The ATIIP projects will help improve the safety, efficiency, and reliability of active transportation networks and communities; improve connectivity between active transportation modes and public transportation; enhance the resiliency of on- and off-road active transportation infrastructure and help protect the environment; and improve quality of life in disadvantaged communities through the delivery of connected active transportation networks and expanded mobility opportunities.
Eligible organizations will be able to create plans or implement active transportation networks that connect destinations within or between communities or create plans or implement an active transportation spine connecting two or more communities, metropolitan regions, or States. The ATIIP also provides an opportunity for eligible organizations to enhance their overall transportation network by integrating active transportation facilities with transit services, where available, to improve access to public transportation.
Funding Range
- Planning and Design Grants: $100,000 - $2,000,000
- Construction Grants: $7,500,000 - $15,000,000
Grant Application Deadline: 06/17/2024
Support for Connecting People to Forests
National Forest Foundation: Matching Awards Program
Through MAP, the NFF provides funds for projects that directly benefit America’s National Forests and Grasslands. MAP pairs federal funds provided through a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Forest Service with non-federal dollars raised by award recipients, multiplying the resources available to benefit the National Forest System.
MAP funding criteria focus on projects that inspire participants to get personally involved in caring for their public lands. Projects funded under MAP must involve the public through in-person engagement, and provide benefit to the National Forest System.
Project types include community engagement and stewardship activities.
Funding Range: $5,000 - $80,000
Grant Application Deadline: 06/21/2024
Support for Youth-Led Service Projects
Youth Service America: 9/11 Day of Service Grant
YSA’s We Serve to Remember 9/11 Day of Service Grants are for organizations, schools, and youth changemakers—aged 5 to 25—to lead service projects on or around September 11, 2024. Programming efforts should also honor and pay tribute to those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, their families, and those who rose in service in response to that tragedy.
Funding Range: $1,000
Grant Application Deadline: 06/23/2024
THIS MONTH (JUNE)
Support for Collaborative Recreation and Community Development Projects
Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville: Compass Society Fund
The Compass Society brings our community's spirit of innovationto generosity to serve as a catalyst for Greater Huntsville's future. Through the power of generosity, the Compass Society implements collaborative,visionaryprojects that have a significant and sustainable impact across many areas of our community's quality of life. Visionary doesn't just mean something new, but rather it is the future-focused opportunity to create a community you want for your children and your grandchildren. These proposals require organizations in our community to work togetherto achieve something greater than any one organization could achieve alone, no matter how great the work they are doing.What are your bold dreams for our community's future?
Focus areas include 1) Arts and Culture, 2) Basic Needs, 3) Economic Opportunity, 4) Education, 5) Environment, 6) Health and Wellness, 7) Neighborhoods and Communities, and 8) Recreation
Funding Range: $50,000
Letter of Intention Deadline: 06/27/2024
Expanding Capacity for Public Marina Docking Facilities
Alabama Department of Environmental Management: Boat Infrastructure Grant
The Alabama Department of Environmental Management (ADEM) is seeking proposals from publicly owned or operated marinas in Alabama for projects that would provide docking facilities for transient vessels that are 26 feet or greater in length and non-trailerable. Proposals received will be submitted for consideration to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for funding under the Boating Infrastructure Grant Program – Tier I and Tier II.
Funding Range: NA - NA
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024 (unofficial)
Grants to Support Community and Outdoor Recreation Development in Northeast
Alabama’s Mountains, Rivers, and Valleys RC&D Council: RC&D Grant
AMRV RC&D supports a wide range of projects that improve quality of life in Northeast Alabama, including community development, conservation, education, outdoor recreation, and more.
AMRV RC&D’s eligible counties include Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan
Funding Range: $5000 minimum
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
Grants to Support Community and Outdoor Recreation Development in East AL
Coosa Valley RC&D Council: RC&D Grant
Coosa Valley RC&D supports a wide range of projects that improve quality of life in Northeast Alabama, including community development, conservation, education, outdoor recreation, and more.
Coosa Valley RC&D’s eligible counties include Calhoun, Chambers, Cherokee, Clay, Cleburne, Coosa, Etowah, Randolph, St. Clair, Talladega, and Tallapoosa
Funding Range: $5000 minimum
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
Grants to Support Community and Outdoor Recreation Development in Northwest AL
Northwest Alabama RC&D Council: RC&D Grant
Northwest RC&D supports a wide range of projects that improve quality of life in Northwest Alabama, including community development, conservation, education, outdoor recreation, and more.
Northwest RC&D’s eligible counties include Colbert, Franklin, Lauderdale, Marion, and Winston.
Funding Range: $5000 minimum
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
Funds for Restoration, Clean-Up, and Beautification Projects
Quadratec: Quadratec Cares “Energize the Environment” Grant
Quadratec supports enthusiasts working towards improving our environment. By doing so, we believe all of us can positively influence a new generation of outdoor lovers, help keep our recreational facilities and trails free of litter, and promote a better understanding of what makes our environmental world tick.
Examples of projects include: 1) trail building or restoration projects, 2) park beautification events, 3) litter prevention initiatives, 4) Earth Study missions, 5) Sustainable Land Management activities, 6) community environmental educational projects, and 7) youth educational engagement events.
Funding Range: $3500 - $3500
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
Revitalizing Small Towns
T-Mobile: Hometown Grants (Summer)
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants program funds projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. Projects should be shovel-ready, physical builds or improvements that can be completed within 12 months of receiving Hometown Grants funding.
Examples of eligible projects include but are not limited to: adaptive uses of older and historic buildings into community gathering spaces, improvements to outdoor parks or trails, and technology projects for the public library.
Funding Range: NA - $50,000
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
Support for OHV Safety, Education, and Land Access
Yamaha: Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative (Summer)
The Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative is dedicated to those who work and play outdoors including, but not limited to, those who rely on off-highway vehicles (OHVs) to ride, camp, hunt or fish.
Supporting the outdoor enthusiast, the Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative’s mission is to provide practical support for efforts that promote safe, responsible use of OHVs, educate the public on proper recreational land use and wildlife conservation practices, and protect appropriate and sustainable access to public lands.
Each quarter, Yamaha accepts applications from non-profit or tax exempt groups (clubs & associations), public riding areas (local, state and federal), outdoor enthusiast associations and land conservation organizations, and communitieswith an interest in protecting, improving, expanding and/or maintaining access for safe, responsible and sustainable use by motorized off-road vehicles. Our committee will review each application and award fundsto deserving projects.
Funding Range: Not Listed
Grant Application Deadline: 06/30/2024
UPCOMING MONTHS
July
Supporting Involvement of Military Families in National Park and Public Land Experiences
National Park Service: Military Families Outdoors Program
The National Park Service (NPS), the Department of Defense, Defense Health Agency (DoD) have a partnership focused on promoting the health and wellness of active-duty military service members and their families through positive engagement experiences with national parks, public lands, and waterways. These experiences will promote healthy lifestyle habits and inspire families to become environmental stewards of national parks.
Types of programming offered should fit into four main stages:
Invitation – participants learn about opportunities through strategic communications.
Introduction – participants experience a “short dose” of nature through opportunities such as drop-in events or day trips to nearby national parks, public lands, and waterways.
Engagement – participants experience a “deep dose” of nature through opportunities such as multi-day and overnight experiences in national parks, public lands, and waterways.
Empowerment – participants embrace the health benefits of nature and feel confident incorporating outdoor experiences into their lifestyle independently through self-guided trips, volunteerism, employment, or other means.
Funding Range: $100,000 - $5,000,000
Grant Application Deadline: 07/15/2024
Unrestricted Funds for Non-Profit Operations
American Fundraising Foundation: Golden Pear Grant Application
The Golden Pear Grantsare fundedthrough Board approved allocations from our parent company – AmFund, Inc. All awards are unrestricted. The only requirement for application is that the organization be a federally recognized 501(c) organization.Grants applications are evaluated based on need and cause. We proudly select from a wide spectrum of services including humanitarian, veteran-focused, civic, animal welfare, the arts, youth, education, and others that continue to provide much-needed community support.
Funding Range: Not Listed
Grant Application Deadline: 07/16/2024
Funds to Enhance Town Appeal through Physical Improvements
Alabama Power Foundation: Gateway Grant
Our Gateway Grants are intended to unlock the economic and cultural value within our communities by helping our towns invite new visitors, new industries, and new neighbors to their little part of our great state. Project types:
Project enhances economic development opportunities by providing signage that is appealing and welcoming.
Project enhances community aesthetics by encouraging physical improvements in our neighborhoods.
Project assists with town or event promotion for economic impact
Funding Range: $2,500
Grant Application Deadline: 07/19/2024
Funds to Protect Environment and Green Spaces (Blount County)
EBSCO: EBSCO Community Impact Grant
Protecting the environment and preserving our state’s abundant natural resources are ongoing priorities. Water and air protection, land conservation, public green spaces and a clean environment are integral for personal health and vibrant communities. We are interested in collaborations with nonprofits, other funders and public entities that want to expand support, public awareness and involvement in this important work.
Funding Range: Not Listed
Letter of Intent Deadline: 07/29/2024
Grant Application Deadline: 09/04/2024
August
Funding to Increase and Preserve Climbing Access
Access Fund: Climbing Conservation Grant
Access Fund’s Climbing Conservation Grant Program funds projects that preserve or enhance climbing access and opportunities and conserve the climbing environment throughout the US.
Funded projects generally fall into one of these categories:
Educational Outreach: Signs/Kiosks,
Brochures, Multilingual Integration, etc.
Climbing Area Facilities/Improvements, Stewardship
Local Support and Mobilization (e.g., Local Climbing Organization start-up costs, capacity building, strategic planning)
Land Acquisition, Easem*nts, Access Agreements
Research
Policy/Advocacy (climbing management planning, outreach)
Funding Range: $1,000 - $4,000 (contact if request is greater than $10,000)
Grant Application Deadline: 08/01/2024
Operational Support for Environment and Natural Resources Preservation
Clif Family Foundation: Operational Support Grant
We have been proud to support hundreds of organizations that are working tirelessly to strengthen our food system, enhance equitable community health outcomes, and protect the places we play by being stewards of our environment and natural resources. Operational Support Grants support daily operating costs and specific projects. Priority is given to applicants that address two or more of our funding priorities at the same time:
Strengthen our food system
Enhance equitable community health outcomes
Safeguard our environment and natural resources
Funding Range: $5,000 (average award)
Grant Application Deadline: 08/01/2024
Community Improvement Grants for Northeast Alabama
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama: Longleaf Fund
The Longleaf Fund set forth by The Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama (CFNEA) is supported by individuals and families who understand that the community’s needs and strengths are constantly changing. This fund is designed to create a sustainable pool of charitable dollars to invest in community projects or initiatives. This unrestricted fund accepts grant requests for any charitable purpose.
Funding Range: Not listed
Grant Pre-Application Deadline: 08/15/2024
Federal Support to Develop Action Plans for Safer Roads and Pedestrian Routes
US Department of Transportation: Safe Streets and Roads for All (Planning and Demonstration)
Funds for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 SS4A grant program are to be awarded on a competitive basis to support planning, infrastructure, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public transportation, personal conveyance, and micromobility users; motorists; and commercial vehicle operators.
Funding Range: $100,000 - $10,000,000
Grant Application Deadline: 08/29/2024Assistance for Mountain Bike Trail Development
International Mountain Biking Association: Trail Accelerator Grant
To grow the quantity and quality of mountain bike trail communities, we need to accelerate the pace of trail building. Trail Accelerator grants provide a jump-start to communities that have the interest and political support to develop trail systems but need assistance to get projects up and running.A Trail Accelerator grant offers awardees professional trail planning and consultation services to launch their trail development efforts, which can often leverage additional investment from local, regional, and national partners.
Funding Range: $5,000 - $30,000
Grant Application Deadline: 08/31/2024 (unofficial)
September
Support for OHV Trails and Initiatives
Polaris: TRAILS GRANTS
The Polaris TRAILS GRANTS program makes funds available to organizations in the United States and Canada to promote safe and responsible riding, support trail preservation and help protect the environment and natural resources that are a part of the off-road trail systems. Funds can be used by organizations for off-road trail development and maintenance projects, safety and education initiatives, and other projects to increase and maintain land trail access.
Funding Range: NA - $10,000
Grant Application Deadline: 09/01/2024
Funding to Create or Renovate Youth Sport and Recreation Spaces
Local Initiatives Support Corporation: Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative
Game On-Community Places to Play is an initiative of The DICK’s Sporting Goods Foundation and LISC. The initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use youth sport spaces for youth ages 6-24 years old in under-resourced communities across the country. Special consideration will be given to proposals that demonstrate how their capital projects will support youth development programming.
Funds will be awarded to outdoor and indoor facilities that enable and demonstrate local community access and usage for all organized youth sports.
Funding Range: $50,000 - $100,000
Grant Application Deadline: 09/05/2024
Support to Improve Parks for Equitable Access
Hydro Flask: Parks for All Grant
Our Parks for All program supports nonprofit organizations focused on building, maintaining, restoring, and providing more equitable access to parks.
Funding Range: $15,000 - $50,000
Grant Application Deadline: 09/09/2024 (unofficial)
Support for Community Development in Calhoun County
Community Foundation of Northeast Alabama: Foothills Community Partnership Charitable Fund
The purpose of the FCPCF Fund is to benefit and enhance the sustainability of services of non-profit organizations that address human care issues in the Calhoun County, Alabama. The Fund’s focus is on programs and projects that address the following community issues: A) Education, B) Community and economic development, and C) Safety and wellness.
Funding Range: Not Listed
Grant Application Deadline: 09/15/2024
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