Trail Accelerator Grant
Trail Accelerator Grants provide a jump-start to communities that have the interest and political support to do this work, but need assistance to get projects up and running. Typical projects that receive a grant through this program include the planning of new trail systems and bike parks; feasibility studies to examine a wider area (such as a city or county) for trail development potential; assessments and expansions of older trail networks; and so on. Projects in the construction phase are not eligible for the Trail Accelerator Grant.
Organization
International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)
Eligibility
Nonprofit Organization
Government and Tribes
Focus
Education
Planning
Related Resources
U.S. Economic Development Administration
Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance Program
EDA’s Public Works program helps distressed communities revitalize, expand, and upgrade their physical infrastructure.
USDA Rural Housing Service
Community Facilities Direct Loans & Grants
This program provides affordable funding to develop essential community facilities in rural areas.
Waste Management
WM Charitable Giving
Waste Management offers charitable gifts to promote civic pride, economic development and revitalization. Waste Management primarily supports environmental initiatives, including promoting parklands and green spaces for people to enjoy and play, and environmental education initiatives targeted at middle and high school students.
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