2013 Recreation Trails Program Grants Available

This year’s 2013 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant Applications are now available on the VT Dept. of Forest, Parks and Recreation website!  If there are trail projects identified in your community in need of funds for NEXT year (spring/summer of 2014), you can apply now for a $20,000 grant!  Applications are due September 15, 2013. 

~ Visit this link to learn more:  http://www.vtfpr.org/recgrant/trgrant.cfm

Technical assistance can be obtained from trail professionals around the state, many whom are members of the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council (VTGC).  VTGC serves as a clearinghouse for trail information.  To learn more what the Vermont Trails & Greenways Council has been doing check out their website @:  http://vermonttrailsandgreenways.org/

And, here’s webinar (for a small fee) that may interest many of you, sponsored by American Trails:

John Favro will be presenting “Building Your Trail Right the First Time” that is taking place next Thursday, July 18 at 10:00 a.m. Pacific.  For more information, go to: http://www.atfiles.org/store/shop/webinar-building-your-trail-right-first-time/

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