The Recreational Trails Grant Program through CT DEEP has opened its 2025-2026 solicitation period, with all applications due by December 18th. The program funds requests of up to $1 Million with a 20% match requirement. This grant is unique as it allows for design funding that is often cited as a common gap. Eligible activities include:

• Planning, design, and construction of new multi-use trails/greenways, bikeways, and blueways/water trails
• Maintenance and restoration of existing trails (motorized and non-motorized).
• Access to trails by persons with disabilities.
• Purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment.
• Acquisition of land or easements for a trail, or for trail corridors.
• Operation of educational programs to promote safety and environmental protection as related to recreational trails.

Eligible applicants include COGs, municipalities, and private non-profit organizations (including universities).

More information can be found on the program website: https://portal.ct.gov/deep/outdoor-recreation/trails/crt–funding.

There will be an informational webinar on October 16th at 1pm. Registration can be found at the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=-nyLEd2juUiwJjH_abtzi7juPXTjL-tCoOZ8742Dl05UNVlQNFAxT085VVEwRTY0TUY3RkQ3Tlo5VS4u

CT Rec Trails Guidelines 2025
CT Rec Trails Application 2025