Grants and Community Recreation
Forecasted
The Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry's Grants and Community Recreation program funds research-driven projects to develop and restore trails and outdoor recreation facilities statewide.
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (LWCF eligibility assessment) | June 2027 (LWCF application) | July 2027 (Maine Trails Program application)
Funding Amounts: Maine Trails Program: up to $250,000 per project (max 8 at this level per cycle, others capped at $150,000); LWCF: up to 50% of project costs, max award TBA; RTP: up to 80% of project costs.
Summary: Supports Maine municipalities, nonprofits, and subdivisions of state government in developing, restoring, and enhancing community recreation and trails through several grant programs.
Key Information: This is a forecasted grant—deadlines are projected and may change; check the program page for updates.
Description
The Maine Department of Agriculture Conservation and Forestry (DACF) administers several grant programs to enhance community recreation and trail infrastructure across Maine. The primary programs include the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), the Maine Trails Program (MTP), and the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). These programs provide funding and technical assistance for the development, restoration, and maintenance of public outdoor recreation facilities and trail networks. Eligible projects range from trail construction and rehabilitation to acquisition of land or easements and development of recreational amenities.
