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GrantVermont — 2027 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants — Up to $50,000

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingUp to $50,000 per individual applicant; $7,500 is a recommended request minimum, not a guaranteed award. Minimum match is 20% of total project costs. Approximately $500,000 is the statewide FY2027 program pool, not an applicant award. Payments by reimbursement after executed agreement.

Deadline2027 pre-application documents due November 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (official source does not specify time zone). Invited full applications due January 31, 2027.

Required next actionRead the Vermont FPR 2027 RTP official program page and the current 2027 RTP Pre-Application Guidance; confirm eligible Vermont public trail project and applicant. Prepare the 2027 RTP pre-application form, workplan, budget, and for construction/maintenance a project map, trail design assessment, and permit navigator results or project review sheet. Budget a minimum 20% match and financing before reimbursement. Email required packet to ANR.FPRRecreationGrants@vermont.gov by November 20, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (time zone unstated); selected applicants later use ANROnline by January 31, 2027.

Current statusOpen — Vermont 2027 RTP preliminary grant competition. Required pre-application deadline November 20, 2026, 11:59 p.m.; invited full application deadline January 31, 2027.Source verification2026-10-26Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity, Nonprofit Organization, Tribal Government or Organization

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The Atlas team reviews eligibility, the current deadline, and project fit using the funder’s official materials, then follows up using the contact details you provide.
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Fit Analysis Inside Your Grant Matrix

More than a score. A reasoned recommendation.

Eligibility

Applicant type, geography, program rules and required conditions.

Strategic Alignment

How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.

Funding Potential

Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.

Actionability

Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.

The Grant Matrix Advantage

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Each matrix organizes Priority, Opportunity, Amount, Deadline / Status, Atlas Fit, Why It Fits and Atlas Recommendation. The result helps you focus on practical options rather than chase a single score.