Apply for Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program and Recreational Trails Program

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) and Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding cycle dates and Educational Workshops for the 2023-2024 funding cycle.

Donor Name: Georgia Department of Natural Resources

State: Georgia

County: All Counties

Type of Grant: Grant

Deadline: 

• GOSP Funding: 10/13/2023
• RTP Funding: 11/01/2023

Details: 

Programs 

• Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program
  • Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) is a grant and loan program administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and authorized by the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Act.
  • Through GOSP, Conserve Georgia Grants and Loans are dispersed for the purpose of providing stewardship to state parks; state lands and wildlife management areas; to support local parks and trails; and to protect critical conservation lands.
• Recreational Trails Program
  • The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal grant program funded by the Federal Highway Administration and administered at the state level by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
  • The purpose of RTP is to support recreational trails and trail-related facilities for both nonmotorized and motorized recreational trail uses.

Eligibility Criteria

For GOSP:

• Eligible applicants include qualified local governments (as determined by the Department of Community Affairs), constituted recreation authorities, state agencies and nongovernmental entities with a core mission of conservation.

For RTP:

• Eligible applicants include qualified local governments (as determined by the Department of Community Affairs), authorized commissions, state agencies and federal agencies.

For more information, visit DNR.