Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. This fund is made possible by a portion of the Federal motor fuel excise tax paid by users of off-road recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles and off-road light trucks.

This fund is specifically for land acquisition for motorized or non-motorized trails, motorized or non-motorized trail development, trail-related support facilities and maintenance of both motorized and non-motorized trails.

RTP Grants

2024 Grant Application Dates

OPEN – May 6, 2024
CLOSE – Sept. 6, 2024

Grant Selection

Project selection announcements occur via Nebraska Game and Parks release in late January of the award year.

RTP Q&A Webinar

Interested in applying for a Recreational Trails Program grant? Watch our free Zoom webinar to learn more about the program, along with helpful tips and instructions about the grant application process. Recreational Trails Program Manager, Alex Duryea, also provides an overview of the program, requirements, FAQs and a timeline of the submission process.