Host Organization: American Trails

Webinar Description:

This webinar will be an introduction to grant funding for trails: how to find, apply for, and manage grants. It will center on Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funding and understanding that/how it is different in every state, and how to find ones that are local/regional. The presenter will touch on different trail and project types, which would play into evaluating whether your project is a good fit for the grant.

Learning Objectives:

• Know where to find grants for trails.

• Know how to evaluate if grants meet your needs.

• Know how to apply for grants.

• Know how grants are managed and what you will need to do as a recipient.

• Know some tips on how to make grant management easier.

American Trails | Trails Capacity Program | Legacy Trails Program

Host Organization: American Trails

Webinar Description:

A tremendous body of studies has substantiated the economic value of trails and outdoor recreation. These can be useful in helping you make your case, but it’s even more compelling to speak directly about the benefits of trails and outdoor recreation in your own community. You don’t need to hire an economist and wade through piles of complex data to understand these economic benefits. This webinar will introduce you to three ways to use research and data to estimate the economic effects of trails and outdoor recreation, plus provide an overview of how to quantify several other types of economic benefits. These approaches can be used for all types of trails.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand basic concepts behind economic impact analysis.

• Know how to use simplified analytical tools and processes to estimate economic effects of trails and outdoor recreation.

• Identify and understand how to quantify other community economic benefits of trails.

American Trails | Trails Capacity Program | Legacy Trails Program