Working with Federal Land Managers to Fund Trails on Federal Lands

Join recreation staff from the U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management Regional Offices to learn about the different colors of federal funds that can be utilized for trails and related amenities. Learn more about how to work with local district staff to get trails projects on priority lists and how to pursue Cost Share Agreements for stewardship partners to participate in the work.

Presenters:

• Zach Jarrett, Trails and Dispersed Recreation Program Manager, USFS Pacific Northwest Region Office

• David Moore, Non-motorized Trails, VRM, Recreation Based NEPA Lead, Bureau of Land Management OR/WA Office

• Steph Noll, Oregon Trails Coalition Director

This webinar is offered free of charge with support from Travel Oregon.

Helpful links:

• Oregon Trails Coalition's Ready, Set, Plan! Introductory Guide to Trail Planning and Development

• Oregon Trails Funding and Technical Assistance Webinar Recording and Links (includes many of the grant programs links David touched on.)

• Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) USFS

• Great American Outdoor Act (GAOA) BLM

• BLM Secure Rural Schools Title II Background Info

• BLM Secure Rural Schools Title II Current Grant Opportunity (through April 2nd)

  • Overview

• USFS Secure Rural Schools Title II Background Info

• American Trails Legacy Trails and Trails Capacity Grant Programs (USFS)

• Polaris Trails Grants (motorized)

• People for Bike Grants (not currently open)

• Yamaha Outdoor Access Initiative Grants (OHV-focus)

• National Forest Foundation Matching Awards Program (Community Engagement and Stewardship Focus)