The Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection is now accepting proposals for the State’s Recreational Trails Program Grants.
Donor Name: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
State: Connecticut
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/11/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Connecticut Recreational Trails Program funds may be requested for uses including:
- Planning and design of trails;
- Construction of new trails (motorized and non-motorized);
- Maintenance and restoration of existing recreational trails;
- Acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors;
- Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection as related to recreational trails;
- Increased access to trails for underserved communities.
Funding Information
$10 million is available for this grant program.
Uses of funds
Grants to be used for planning/design, trail corridor acquisition, construction, construction administration, maintenance equipment, amenities and publications/outreach related to bikeways, multi-use trails (including motorized) and water trails (blueways).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible sponsors include private organizations; municipalities; federal, state and regional agencies and other government entities such as tribal.
For more information, visit CTDEEP.