The North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD) is seeking applications for its 2026 Recreational Trails Program.
Donor Name: North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
State: North Dakota
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/13/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Recreational Trails Program is an 80/20 matching grant program that provides funding for both motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects. Examples of eligible projects include the construction of new recreation trails, restoration of existing trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities and trail linkages, purchase and lease of recreational trail construction and maintenance equipment, land acquisition/easements, trail accessibility assessment.
The RTP is administered at the state level through the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department (NDPRD), and federally through the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).
Funding Information
Applicants may request grant amounts ranging from a minimum of $30,000 up to a maximum of $250,000.
Eligible Project
Grants may be awarded to any of the following:
- Non-profit organizations – A qualified non-profit organization is one that meets the following criteria:
- Registered with the State of North Dakota as a non-profit for a minimum of five years and in good standing with the North Dakota Secretary of State’s Office
- Will name a successor at the time of any change in organizational status (for example, dissolution). A qualified successor is any party that meets the eligibility criteria to apply for RTP funds and can comply with all RTP responsibilities. NDPRD recommends that a government agency be sought as a successor whenever possible. A successor organization must agree, in writing, to complete all RTP project responsibilities should the original organization’s status change.
- Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
- Municipal agencies (examples include cities, towns, counties, school districts, park districts, public housing agencies, etc.)
- State agencies (examples include the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, North Dakota Forest Service, and North Dakota Game and Fish).
- Federal agencies (Examples include: Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, etc.)
Eligibility Criteria
The following entities are eligible and may apply:
- Cities, counties, and townships
- Park boards and park districts
- State and federal agencies
- Registered non-profit organizations
- Federally-recognized Indian tribes.
For more information, visit NDPRD.
