The State Parks Division of the Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is responsible for administering the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The RTP is a federal assistance program made possible through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration. The RTP provides up to 80% of project funds to develop, improve and maintain trails and trail-related facilities for motorized and non-motorized recreational trail uses.
These federal funds make it possible to enhance, improve and increase recreational opportunities in New Mexico through the development and maintenance of recreational trails and trail-related facilities. Eligible applicants include local, state and federal agencies, Native American tribes and pueblos, and non-profit organizations in partnership with eligible agencies.
FY11 - 12 GRANT APPLICATION ANNOUNCEMENT
The FFY11-12 New Mexico RTP grant cycle remains ON HOLD. The US Congress announced they are working on legislation to re-authorize the Surface Transportation Program that lapsed when SAFETEA-LU expired on September 30, 2009. It remains unclear whether there will be an RTP apportionment in FFY2012 and beyond. Please check back on this web page periodically for further information regarding the future of this important program. We are doing everything we can to see that the RTP continues to exist for the benefit of all New Mexicans.
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