FFY26 RTP Grant round

The Nevada Division of State Parks is soliciting pre-applications for the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant for fiscal year 2026. This competitive grant opportunity is designed to fund construction, maintenance, and enhancement of motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreational trails, trailhead amenities, and trailside signage. Eligible project types include trail infrastructure improvements, accessibility upgrades, and wilderness trail maintenance. The pre-application deadline is August 4, 2025, at 5 pm PST, with full applications to be invited in the fall and a proposal presentation meeting scheduled for January 2026. Interested applicants must submit their pre-applications exclusively through the State Parks Online Grant Portal, with paper or email submissions being invalid. Potential applicants will be evaluated by the RTP Advisory Committee and State Parks Administration based on project merit, community impact, and alignment with recreational trail development goals. The procurement process requires submission through https://nvparks.webgrantscloud.com, with all questions directed to Elyse Jolly at emjolly@parks.nv.gov or 775-684-2775.

The grant opportunity is open to a wide range of organizations, including counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribal governments. Previous RTP-funded projects have demonstrated diversity, including trail construction in Washoe County, accessible trail access at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument, and motorized trail remediation. The total funding allocation is approximately $1.2 million per year, with competitive distribution among selected projects. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. Applicants are encouraged to review the full RTP guidelines on the Nevada State Parks website and should be prepared to provide comprehensive project details, including scope, expected outcomes, and potential community benefits. Potential respondents should carefully review the Quote Instructions document for NevadaEPro, which provides detailed guidance on the electronic submission process and requirements for quote preparation.