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. 

Public Comment for 2025 Grant Awards

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on the proposed awards for the 2025 Trail Stewardship Program (TSP) grant cycle. This year the program is recommending $2,000,000 in grant funds to forty-four projects around the state. For more information and how to comment, please follow the link below:

• 2025 TSP Public Comment (link)

How to Apply

The Application Period for TSP is now CLOSED. The next application cycle will open in the Fall of 2025.

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

• 2024 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2023 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2022 Decision Notice and Award Recipients (PDF)

• 2021 Award Recipients (PDF)

Program Contact

Hunter Harridge, TSP Program Manager

TSPGrants@mt.gov