MassTrails Grants
MassTrails Grants fund the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use paths across Massachusetts to enhance connectivity and outdoor experiences.
Funder: Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (DCR trail proposal form for DCR land) | February 2027 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $500,000 for shared-use path projects (1-year); up to $100,000 for other trail projects (2-year); 20% match required.
Summary: Funds planning, design, construction, and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways across Massachusetts.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
MassTrails Grants support the planning, design, creation, and maintenance of recreational trails and shared-use pathways throughout Massachusetts. The program aims to enhance community connectivity and outdoor experiences by funding a wide range of trail-related activities, including project development, engineering, permitting, construction, ongoing maintenance, and the addition of amenities that improve trail use. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis and are administered by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs in collaboration with the Department of Conservation & Recreation and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
