The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27

Department of Parks and Recreation · State of California

At a glance

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27 is an open California state grant opportunity from the Department of Parks and Recreation (State of California). Applications are due November 2, 2026. Total estimated funding is $3M. Applicant types listed as eligible include nonprofit and public agency. It is listed on the California Grants Portal. Cost sharing or matching is required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Oct 2, 2026Posted
Nov 2, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Oct 2, 2026
Close date: Nov 2, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $3,000,000
Expected awards: Not specified
Matching funds: Required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the California Grants Portal)

Type: Grant
Funding source: Federal — Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Matching funds: 12% — Matching funds must be at least 12% of total project costs. Eligible match sources are State funds (which may include Grants and Cooperative Agreement funds), local, and private funds, donated materials and services, value of donated land for acquisition Projects, and other federal funds. If using Other Federal Funds as a match, the total Federal funds claimed on a Project CANNOT exceed 95% of the total Project Costs.
Funding method: Advances & Reimbursement(s)
Estimated number of awards: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Estimated award amounts: Dependant on number of submissions received, application process, etc.
Award period: 1-3 years
Expected award announcement: January 6, 2027
Letter of intent: Not required
Geography: All Projects shall reside on public lands within the State of California.
How to submit: Online: https://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx
Latest change note: Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Online Grants Application (OLGA).

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the California Grants Portal. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

Nonprofit
Public Agency

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the California Grants Portal.

Purpose

The purpose of the Recreational Trails Program is to provide for well managed OHV Recreation by providing financial assistance to eligible agencies and organizations that develop, maintain, operate, expand, support, or contribute to well managed, high-quality, OHV Recreation areas, roads, and trails, and to responsibly maintain the wildlife, soils, and habitat of Project Areas in a manner that will sustain long-term OHV Recreation.

Description

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides funds to develop and maintain Recreational Trails and trail-related facilities for motorized Recreational Trail uses. This includes acquisition, development and rehabilitation of trails and facilities, construction and maintenance of trails, purchase or lease of equipment, trail conditions assessments, and the development and distribution of educational messages.

Program page on the agency site ↗

Your application plan

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (see Geography above), and plan for the required matching funds.
Find out how to submitOnline: https://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx Open ↗
Request letters of support and partner commitmentsPartners need time to write and sign letters; ask early.
Secure the matching funds commitmentGet the match documented (board approval, partner letters or budget lines) before the budget is final.
Finish a full draft of the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyOHV.grants@parks.ca.gov Open ↗
Internal review and sign-offLeave time for leadership or board approval and a final proofread.
Submit before November 2, 2026Due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time. Submit a few days early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

OHV.grants@parks.ca.gov
1-916-324-4442

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27”?

According to the official notice, applications are due November 2, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 5:00 p.m. Pacific time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

Who is eligible to apply for “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Nonprofit and Public Agency. It adds: “Cities, counties, districts, state and federal agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $3,000,000.

How do I apply for “The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) – R27”?

Applications go directly to Department of Parks and Recreation, not through GrantsJunction. Submission: online at https://olga.ohv.parks.ca.gov/egrams_ohmvr/user/home.aspx. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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