National Trails System Projects

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National Trails System Projects

Federal · NATIONAL PARK SERVICE · #15.935

To preserve, protect, and develop the components of the National Trails System, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement, the Secretary of the Interior may enter into written cooperative agreements to operate, develop, and maintain any portion of such a trail either within or outside a federally administered area. The Secretary may provide financial assistance to encourage participation in the acquisition, protection, operation, development, or maintenance of such trails.

About this program

To preserve, protect, and develop the components of the National Trails System, with a strong emphasis on volunteer involvement, the Secretary of the Interior may enter into written cooperative agreements to operate, develop, and maintain any portion of such a trail either within or outside a federally administered area. The Secretary may provide financial assistance to encourage participation in the acquisition, protection, operation, development, or maintenance of such trails.

Who can apply

Nonprofit OrganizationStateLand/Property OwnerU.S. State Government (including the District of Columbia)Federally Recognized Indian/Native American/Alaska Native Tribal Government

Categories

FinancialCooperative Agreement

Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listings ↗ · 2026

Informational only — official eligibility is determined by the administering agency.

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