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. 

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