Funding Available for Trails

January 9, 2023

PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks (GFP) announced today that the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) 2023 grant application is now open. The grants are available for trail projects sponsored by municipalities, counties, state parks, federal land management agencies, or tribal governments.

The grant provides partial reimbursement for approved trail projects. Eligible projects include construction of new public trails, rehabilitation of existing public trails, development of trail-related facilities, and educational programs that relate to recreational trails.

RTP funds come to the state through the Federal Highway Administration and are apportioned to states by Congress to fund both motorized and non-motorized public recreation trail projects. The amount of funds available is based upon the number of recreational vehicles licensed in each state.

Application packets are available online at the Game, Fish and Parks website. The application deadline is Friday, April 7, 2023.

For more information, contact Grants Coordinator Randy Kittle at 605.773.5490 or by e-mail at randy.kittle@state.sd.us.

 

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