Overview:

The Wyoming State Trails Program is accepting applications for the Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program, a one-time competitive funding opportunity established by the Wyoming Legislature for the 2026–2028 biennium.

Funded through the Wyoming Office of Tourism, the program supports shovel-ready projects that increase natural-surface, non-motorized recreation opportunities on publicly accessible lands throughout Wyoming.

Total Funding Available: $800,000
Application Deadline: October 1, 2026

Key Dates:

• Applications Due: October 1, 2026
• Grant Awards Announced: December 1, 2026
• Estimated Notice to Proceed: April 1, 2027
• Funds Must Be Encumbered: June 30, 2027
• Project Completion Deadline: December 31, 2028

Who Can Apply?:

Eligible applicants include:

• Public land management agencies
• Nongovernmental organizations (NGOs)

Projects must be located on publicly accessible lands within Wyoming.

Eligible Projects:

Funding is available for natural-surface, non-motorized trail projects, including:

• New trail construction
• Trail maintenance and rehabilitation
• Trailheads
• Trail bridges
• Restrooms
• Kiosks
• Bike stations
• Other trail-supporting infrastructure

New construction projects receive additional scoring priority during the evaluation process.

Project Requirements:

Projects must:

• Increase natural-surface, non-motorized recreation opportunities.
• Be shovel-ready at the time of application.
• Have all required environmental and cultural clearances completed before contract execution.
• Be completed by December 31, 2028.

Planning efforts, including project design, engineering, and surveys, are not eligible for funding. 

Funding Requirements:

• Minimum grant request: $15,000
• Maximum grant request: $800,000
• Minimum required cash match: 50% (1:1)
• In-kind contributions and volunteer labor do not qualify toward the required cash match.
• This is a reimbursement grant, with up to 50% of awarded funds available upfront after contract execution.

Before You Apply:

Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the Wyoming State Trails Program before submitting an application to confirm project eligibility and ensure all application requirements are met.

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Resources:

Please download the Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program Overview and fillable Application below.

Non-Motorized Trails Grant Program Overview & Application PDF

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