This year of progress for trails underscored how trails are transforming lives and bringing joy to people and communities.

Yalobusha Greenway Alliance received a $10,000 national trail grant from Rail to Trails Conservancy to develop a trail system in the region.

RTC’s 2024 Trail Grants provided nearly $3.4 million over 15 years to build trail, walking and biking infrastructure.

Safe Outcomes in Grant Applications webinar with Shayna Rose, Baltimore City DOT, and Ian Thomas, America Walks.

This dialogue featured an interactive discussion that explored the barriers to accessing federal funding for trail and active transportation networks. Panelists delved into the various ways grant applicants can overcome barriers ranging from finding local matching funds to meeting environmental and labor requirements.

In 2023, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awarded 30 Trail Grants Totaling $348,000 to Support Equitable Trail Development and Community Programs.

RTC analysis identifies trend elevating trails, walking and biking as traffic safety, climate and equity solutions in U.S. DOT grantmaking.

RTC has awarded a combined $300,000+ in grants to 25 organizations working in rural, suburban and urban communities across the country as part of the 2022 Trail Grants program.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trails

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced nearly $1 billion in RAISE grants this cycle, “that will improve infrastructure, strengthen supply chains, make us safer, advance equity, and combat climate change.”