Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant

Grant Cycle Opens July 1

Opens July 1, 2025

Application > Opens July 1

Trails+ Grant Guide

Please review our Grant Guide to learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements.

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The New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant strengthens local economies and outdoor industries while enhancing community well-being. This program funds the planning, development, and improvement of trails and related infrastructure, supporting projects that connect people with nature, promote equitable access, and inspire long-term stewardship of New Mexico’s landscapes. It plays a vital role in maintaining healthy forests, rivers, and watersheds; fueling economic growth; creating jobs; and enriching quality of life for both residents and visitors.

The Outdoor Recreation Division has awarded 228 Trails+ Grant projects totaling over $30 million to 30 New Mexico counties and 11 Tribal communities since the program’s inception in 2020.

To view a complete list of projects funded by the Trails+ Grant, visit the Grant Recipient Database and Grant Distribution Map.

Eligible applicants include: Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations; Municipalities; Counties; Nonprofits (with capacity for Tier 2, and not eligible for Tier 3); Public preschools/schools/districts; Public colleges/universities; Soil and water conservation districts; Acequia and land grant associations.

Applications for FY25 are closed. $7.2 million is targeted for distribution in FY26 and applications will open July 1, 2025.