Recreational Trails Grants
Funding Type
Grant
Grantor Agency
Texas Parks & Wildlife
Grant Range
Up to $500,000
# of Awards Available
Programmatic Area
Community Development
Programmatic Area
Energy & Environment
Deadline
February 1, 2026
Match Required?
Eligible Entities
Cities, counties, river authorities, municipal utility districts, and other special districts.
Focus Area
TPWD administers the National Recreational Trails Fund in Texas under the approval of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). This federally funded program receives its funding from a portion of federal gas taxes paid on fuel used in non-highway recreational vehicles. The reimbursable grants can be up to 80% of project cost with a maximum of $300,000 for non-motorized trail grants and a maximum award of $500,000 for motorized (off-highway vehicle) trail grants (call 512-538-4427 for more information regarding potential motorized trail grants). Funds can be spent on both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects such as the construction of new recreational trails, to improve existing trails, to develop trailheads or trailside facilities, and to acquire trail corridors.
Contact
Chris Sheffield. Phone: (512) 389-8749. Email: chris.sheffield@tpwd.texas.gov
Link to Opportunity
https://tpwd.texas.gov/business/grants/recreation-grants/recreational-trails-grants
Application Platform
https://tpwd-recgrants.intelligrants.com/login2.aspx
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