Wyoming Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund
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The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund supports Wyoming communities' publicly accessible recreation and tourism infrastructure projects to improve access and experiences for residents and visitors.
Funder: Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 minimum competitive award; agreements generally run two years
Summary: Supports publicly accessible outdoor recreation and tourism infrastructure in Wyoming.
Key Information: Projects seeking $200,000 or more require Wyoming State Legislature approval.
Description
The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation & Tourism Trust Fund supports long-term investment in outdoor recreation infrastructure across the state. Established by the Wyoming Legislature, it is overseen by a state board and administered in coordination with the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation within Wyoming State Parks & Cultural Resources. The program aims to improve public access and provide safe, high-quality experiences for residents and visitors while strengthening local recreation and tourism economies.
Funding can support planning and design, new infrastructure, improvements and maintenance of existing facilities, and public access easements needed for recreation. Projects may serve activities ranging from trails and camping to water recreation, wildlife viewing and adaptive outdoor recreation.
