Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant
Outdoor Recreation Trails+ Grant Funds Distributed: $33,869,403
Grant Cycle Opens Nov 1
Opens November 1, 2025
Trails+ Grant Guide
Please review our Grant Guide to learn more about the application process and eligibility requirements.
The Trails+ Grant program is a statewide initiative by the New Mexico Outdoor Recreation Division that invests in trails and outdoor infrastructure to support healthy communities, local economies, and long-term access to nature.
This competitive grant funds the planning, development, and improvement of outdoor space, including trails, river parks, wildlife viewing areas, trailheads, signage, and more. The Trails+ Grant supports projects that get people outside, improve access to public lands, and help communities across New Mexico connect with nature in meaningful, sustainable ways. The program prioritizes equitable outdoor access, especially in rural, Tribal, and historically underserved areas, while promoting stewardship of New Mexico’s diverse landscapes.
Since its launch in 2020, ORD has distributed $33.9 million Trails+ Grant awards to support 244 outdoor infrastructure projects across 28 counties.
Interested applicants can sign up for an informational webinar:
December 10 from 4:30 PM – 6 PM: bit.ly/fy26-trailsplusinfo.
Explore Past Projects
Want to see how Trails+ Grant is making a difference?
View the Grant Recipient Database and Grant Distribution Map.
Who Can Apply?
Trails+ Grant is open to a wide range of public and nonprofit entities in New Mexico, including:
- Tribes, Pueblos, and Nations
- Municipalities and Counties
- Nonprofits (Tier 1 and Tier 2 only)
- Public schools, preschools, and districts
- Public colleges and universities
- Soil and Water Conservation Districts
- Acequia and Land Grant Associations
FY26 Grant Timeline and Funding
A total of $1.7 million in Trails+ Grant funding is available in the next round of funding.
- Open November 1, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Have questions?
Contact Program Manager Carl Colonius at carl.colonius@edd.nm.gov, or book a one-on-one meeting.
Grant Distribution
Funding breakdown by program:
- Trails+: $33,869,403
- Outdoor Equity Fund: $8,662,683
- Outdoor Marketing Grant: $846,871
Total funds distributed by all programs:
$43,378,957
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