| American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting proposals for funding, with awards between $2K and $15K per project. Deadline is May 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time. American Trails is administering this grant program, and is soliciting proposals for funding, with awards between $2K and $15K per project. Deadline is May 15, 2026 by 11:59 PM Pacific Time. The Trails Capacity Program funds projects across America that strategically improve the abilities and capacity of the trails community as a whole . This program invests in nationwide trails community capacity with a focus on trail research, stewardship, and maintenance projects that are inclusive, foster improved trail user behavior and connect trail assets to a broader spectrum of users. This competitive grant program finds the best trail partners from across all nonmotorized and motorized trail user groups, including water trails. It measures success in terms of visible, on-the-ground maintenance of trails and increased capacity of trail stewards to do the job effectively. Learn more and apply here |