Great Trails State Program (GTSP)

$500,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Great Trails State Program (GTSP) provides funding for new trail development and extension of existing trails within North Carolina. This includes paved trails, natural surface trails, biking trails, equestrian trails, and other types recognized by the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. One grant cycle will distribute $25 million in non-recurring funds. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, regional councils of government, public authorities, and nonprofits with local government support. Project types include planning and feasibility, design and engineering, acquisition, construction, and maintenance.

Funding Details

Award Range

$100,000 - $500,000

Total Program Funding

$25,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - Based on county tier ranking: Tier 1: $1 non-state funds for every $4 state funds; Tier 2: $1 non-state funds for every $2 state funds; Tier 3: $1 non-state funds for every $1 state funds

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

County governments

Nonprofits

Special district governments

Additional Requirements

Municipality County Regional council of government created pursuant to North Carolina General Statutes § 160A-470 Public authority, as defined in N.C.G.S. § 159-7(b)(10) Nonprofit entity, provided the entity demonstrates in a manner acceptable to DNCR that the unit or units of local government where the eligible trail project will be conducted have been notified of and support the trail project

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

March 1, 2024

Application Closes

September 3, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (Division of Parks & Recreation)

state.parks@ncparks.gov

Phone

(919) 707-9300

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