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American Trails (The Trail Fund)

Trails Capacity Program

Closed for this year

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: due about May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
$2,000 – $15K
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Buildings & equipment
Not allowed: the official notice rules out construction or equipment costs
Who can apply
Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), City or town government, County government, School district, Special district (utility, fire, etc.)
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: due around May 15, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about May 15, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
  • No match required

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About this grant

Grants of $2,000 to $15,000 pay for trail upkeep, research and steward training. New trail building is not funded. No match is required.

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