Program Specifics

The Trail Stewardship Program was established following the 2019 Legislative Session when Senate Bill 24 was passed into law. Funding for TSP comes from a portion of Montana’s $9 light vehicle registration fee, as well as a portion of marijuana tax revenue. Since its establishment TSP has awarded approximately $5.6 million to 140 projects across the state focused on development, renovation and maintenance. 

2024 Grant Recipients

For the 2024 grant cycle, TSP will award $2,000,000 in funding to 36 trail related projects across the state.

• Final Decision Notice (PDF) - includes list of all 36 projects

How to Apply for the 2025 TSP Grant Cycle

The 2025 grant application cycle will begin in November of 2024. Please check back in for updated information later this summer.  

Applications are accepted through the WebGrants 

Prospective applicants should review the Application Guidelines below for details. 

• Application Guidelines (PDF)

• WebGrants

Eligible Funding Areas

• New trail and shared-use path construction

• Rehabilitation and maintenance of trails and paths, including winter grooming 

• Construction and maintenance of trailside and trailhead facilities

Financial Requirements

• Maximum award: $100,000

  • No minimum award amount

• Match Requirement: 10% of total project costs

TSP Technical Assistance Training

• Watch: Recording of Grant Application Overview Webinar

TSP Forms & Resources

• TSP Environmental Review Form (PDF)

• TSP Scoring Criteria (PDF)

• Universal Access & Design Resources (PDF)

• Categorical Exclusion Form for USFS Lands (PDF)

Award Management

• 2022 Travel Reimbursement Guidelines (PDF)

• WebGrants Claim & Status Report Instructions (PDF)

• Travel Coversheet (PDF)

• Travel and Personal Property Reimbursement Form (.xls)

• TSP Grooming Guidance (PDF)

• Volunteer Hours Form (PDF)

Past Award Recipients

• 2023 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2022 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2021 Award Recipients (PDF)