Recreational Trails Program (RTP)

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds annually for recreational trails and trails-related projects. The RTP is administered at the federal level by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). RTP is administered at the state level by the California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR). Motorized projects are administered by the Department’s Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation Division and non-motorized projects are administered by the Department’s Office of Grants and Local Services.

Update Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Funding Information (Revised 10/18/2012): On July 6, 2012, the President signed the "Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act" (MAP-21), reauthorizing the federal highway program and providing funds for the RTP through September 30, 2014. California's RTP apportionment is approximately $5.3 million for Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2014 / State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013/14.

New RTP Application Filing Deadline: January 9, 2013
Applications for the next Recreational Trails Program (RTP) cycle must be postmarked or hand-delivered no later than January 9, 2013.

Technical Assistance Workshops:
California State Parks will be conducting workshops in November 2012. Workshops will include a classroom presentation providing detailed information about each application requirement and project selection criteria. View the following information to learn more about the workshops and locations: November 2012 Technical Assistance Workshops. RSVPs are required; please e-mail Natalie Bee at nbee@parks.ca.gov to confirm your attendance.

RTP Procedural Guide
        PDF of the RTP Procedural Guide

2009-2010 Recommended Projects
        Recommended to FHWA, click here

2008-2009 Recommended Projects
        Recommended to FHWA, click here