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Grants Deadline Approaching

The deadline is fast approaching for Parks & Trails New York's brand new Park and Trail Partnership Program grants. Submit your proposal by December 4 to be in the running!
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2015/10/grants-program-deadline-approaching

Parks and trails projects funded

Many park and trail projects, as well as canal and historic preservation projects, were funded through the Regional Economic Development Councils initiative.
a Consolidated Funding Application …and expedited access to economic development funding from eleven state agencies and 30 programs. https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/projects-funded

Milestone for Recreational Trails Program

In December trail advocates across the country celebrated a major milestone for the Recreational Trails Program, a federal funding program that has helped more than 400 projects in New York State since 1991.
a federal funding program that has helped more than 400 projec…ey have in common is that they have received funding from the Recreational Trails Program https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/01/milestone-recreational-trails-program

More Great News for Trails

Trails and active transportation projects across New York State get an $85 million boost.
112 million in funding for projects that are aimed at reducing cong… which is a federal funding source that New York State DOT administers. …ibility of TAP projects to take advantage of funding that historically addressed air quality and https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2017/05/more-great-news-trails

Support for Local Park and Trail Friends Groups

The work and visibility of friends and volunteer groups of local parks is increasing. Here is what we're doing to help them thrive.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/04/local-friends-census

Park and Trail Partnership Grants Now Open

Does your Friends group need funding to help support and steward a state park, trail, historic site or public land? Consider applying for a Park and Trail Partnership (PTPP) grant.
Does your Friends group need funding to help support and steward a state park https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2018/10/ptpp-grants-now-open

Help Grow the Park and Trail Partnership Program

Just a few moments of your time will make an impact on parks, historic sites and public lands throughout our state.
https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2019/02/help-us-grow-partnership-grant-program

Awards Give Boost to Greenway Trails Across the State

Check out this sampling of greenway trails that were awarded funding through the Regional Economic Development Initiative at the end of 2022. From improved routing of the Empire State Trail through Rome to the extension of the Harlem Valley Rail Trail to …
ampling of greenway trails that were awarded funding through Round XII of the Regional Economic D… and general gathering spaces. Funding awarded through the Canalway Grant Program f https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2022/12/awards-greenways-bring-improvements-trails-across-state

More Enhancements to Parks, Historic Sites, and Public Lands on the Way

From snowy trails in the Adirondacks to engaging programs at historic homes in western New York, 27 nonprofit organizations caring for our state parks, historic sites, and public lands will benefit from over $1.8 million in grant funding in 2024.
1.8 million in grant funding this year. Since its launch in 2015…000 in matching fundingion and contemporary scientific study. Grant funding will produce permanent outdoor exhibits and https://www.ptny.org/newsandmedia/e-news-1/2024/01/more-enhancements-parks-historic-sites-and-public-lands-are-way