Rural Opportunities to Use Economic Successes Applicant Toolkit
As part of the ROUTES Initiative the USDOT created the Toolkit to support potential applicants in identifying and navigating USDOT discretionary grant funding opportunities for rural transportation projects.
Organization
U.S. Department of Transportation
Location
National or Global
Topic
Infrastructure
Rural Communities
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2014 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Flood Resilience Checklist
This flood resilience checklist helps communities evaluate if their community is prepared for a flood. This checklist includes strategies to improve flood resilience and strategies to conserve land.
2024 MC Hospitality Highlights
Untapped Potential: Leveraging Local Partnerships to Elevate the Camping Experience
The latest version (March 2024) of MC Hospitality Highlights focuses on two separate yet related topics: campgrounds collaborating with other local businesses and experts and creating camping demand based on collaborations, or gaps in local offerings.
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Trail Building Toolbox
This online guide breaks down the steps to developing trails with in-depth coverage, technical tips, templates and more.
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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