Description
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation is offering grants through the MassTrails Grant Program to support the development of recreational trails in Massachusetts. The program provides matching grants to eligible applicants, including municipalities, non-profit organizations, and federally- or state-recognized Native nations, to plan, design, construct, and maintain high-quality trail networks. Eligible projects include trail planning, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance, as well as the purchase and lease of trail-related construction and maintenance equipment. The minimum grant award is $5,000 and the maximum is $500,000. Applicants must provide a minimum match of 20% of the total project cost. The application deadline is February 2, 2026, and the estimated award date is 150 days after the grant application deadline.
• Eligible applicants include municipalities, non-profit organizations, and federally- or state-recognized Native nations
• Eligible projects include trail planning, design, engineering, permitting, construction, and maintenance
• Minimum grant award is $5,000 and maximum is $500,000
• Applicants must provide a minimum match of 20% of the total project cost
• Application deadline is February 2, 2026