The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces the availability of MassTrails grant funds for support to communities, public entities, Native nations, and non-profit organizations to design, create, and maintain the diverse network of trails, trail systems, and trails experiences used and enjoyed by Massachusetts residents and visitors.
Donor Name: Commonwealth of Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement
Deadline: 02/03/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Applications are accepted annually for a variety of well-planned trail projects benefiting communities across the state.
Funding Information
- The award maximum depends on the project type and needs and is generally $100,000 for recreational trails projects and up to $500,000 for shared-use path projects demonstrating critical network connections of regional or statewide significance.
- MassTrails grants are REIMBURSEMENT grants.
Eligible Activities
Eligible project activities include:
- Trail planning, design, engineering, and permitting.
- Construction of new trails.
- Maintenance of existing trails.
- Development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead amenities.
- Purchase and lease of trail-related construction and maintenance equipment.
- Acquisition (in limited cases) of easements and fee interest in property for trail corridors.
Eligibility Criteria
- MassTrails Grants are available to municipalities, state or federal agencies, Native nations, other governmental agencies, and non-profit organizations. Two or more entities can apply jointly, with one acting as the fiscal agent.
- MassTrails provides federal and state capital grant funds to eligible communities to pay for project development, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance of trails in Massachusetts. A “trail” is defined as an off-road linear corridor with varied surface type, width, length, and terrain. It can be primarily recreational in nature and/or serve the purpose of connecting communities and people to distinct destinations. Sidewalks and/or road improvements are not eligible as trail projects under this program.
For more information, visit Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
