Media inquiries: Please contact Dave Neudeck, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov, 804-786-5053.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: June 11, 2018
Contact: Julie Buchanan, Senior Public Relations and Marketing Specialist, 804-786-2292, julie.buchanan@dcr.virginia.gov
Virginia requesting proposals for Recreational Trails Program projects
RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is requesting proposals for 2018 Recreational Trails Program projects. Approximately $1 million in federal funding assistance is available. Applications are due to DCR no later than 4 p.m. on July 19.
The Recreational Trails Program, or RTP, is a federal, matching reimbursement program established to construct and rehabilitate recreational trails and trail-related facilities. RTP requires 30 percent of available funding be used for motorized recreational trails, (ATVs, dirt bikes, off-road vehicles, etc.), 30 percent be used for nonmotorized recreational trails, and 40 percent be used for multiple-use trails (hiking, biking and equestrian use). The program requires a 20 percent match from applicants.
Guidance and the application are available at www.dcr.virginia.gov/recreational-planning/trailfnd.
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