Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Program

The Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Program supports projects that enhance communities’ outdoor recreation opportunities. Donor Name: New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division State: New Mexico County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division increases equitable access to the outdoors for all New Mexicans, ensuring healthy outcomes, environmental stewardship, and economic prosperity. This grant invests in conservation-minded shovel-ready projects that are open to the public, increase access to outdoor opportunities, and demonstrate a clear economic benefit to the community through improved quality of life, better public health outcomes, and/or increased eco-tourism. Grants are available to tribal, rural, acequia/land grant, and urban communities. For Tier 1 Local Projects Funding Information $25,000 to $99,999 For Tier 2 Regional Projects Funding Information $100,000 to $500,000. For Tier 3  Regional Projects Funding Information $500,000 to $1,000,000 Project Period Project must be completed within 24 months of the signed contract date. Eligibility Requirements Eligible Applicants: Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations; Municipalities; Counties; Nonprofits; Public preschools/ schools/districts; Colleges/Universities; Soil and water conservation districts; Acequia and land grant associations.  Economic Impact: Project must show demonstrable benefit to the local community, either by attracting and/or retaining residents or attracting visitors.  Recreation Access: The project must be open for public use. Note: Projects on tribal lands are eligible and do not have to be open to the general public, but should be open to tribal members. For more information, visit ORD.