The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) has announced the May 1 opening of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grant cycle and six workshops to explain the program and application process. The RTP program is designed to help fund motorized and non-motorized recreational trail projects, including new trail construction, trail restoration, development and rehabilitation of trailhead facilities and acquisitions. Qualified non-profit organizations, municipal, state and federal agencies, tribal governments and other government groups are eligible to apply. Workshop webinars are planned for Redmond (May 15), Portland (May 20), Hood River (May 21), La Grande (May 22), Springfield (May 29) and Medford (May 30). The webinars will offer an overview of the grant program and the application process, as well as provide a forum for applicants to ask questions. Visit http://1.usa.gov/1l1Ud7P for more information about the webinar locations. The application process is entirely online. Applicants must first request an account, then log on to the online application site to apply. To request an account and access the grant manual, application instructions, pre-application worksheet, and full program schedule, go to http://1.usa.gov/1gR9Wlt. A Mandatory Letter of Intent is due June 12, 2014 (submitted online) and the grant applications are due July 25, 2014 (submitted online). For RTP notifications or questions, e-mail Laura Underhill at laura.underhill@oregon.gov.
