Trail Access Application

Submission Guidelines

Applying for a Trail Access grant is easy; however, our team of professionals and outdoor enthusiasts carefully consider and review all applications to ensure our hopes and dreams are aligned. 

So, if you and your organization can check one or more of these boxes, go ahead and submit the form below. 

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  • Sharing a mission to protect, conserve and maintain unpaved, motorized/non-motorized trails for recreational use 

  • Pursuing land stewardship education on a regular basis 

  • Seeking to build trust with all types of trail users, motorized and human-powered 

  • Prioritizing safe and responsible practices in the backcountry 

  • Champion of environmental ethics and projects related to the preservation of natural habitats, nature preserves, greenways, and public parks 

Requirements & Eligibility

  • For grants exceeding $1,500, money needs to be spent or returned within one calendar year from the award date. A project report template will be supplied and verification of activities is confirmed with receipts. 

  • Grant funds must be used for one of the purposes listed above or as otherwise approved by RealTruck in making the grant. 

  • Standard tax reporting forms (W-9, W8 BEN) and a "New Vendor" form will be sent to awardees for completion prior to the release of grant funds. 

  • Only 1 grant will be awarded to any given organization per year. Please be aware that grant amounts will vary. The maximum grant amount per organization will be $5,000 USD, determined by the specific needs and size of the project. 

Terms & Conditions

  • Awards of $1500 or more will receive 50% up front and the remainder will be paid upon completion of the project. Post-project receipts documenting expenses will be required.  

  • RealTruck will not provide grants or reimbursement for the following items, which include but are not limited to: alcoholic beverages, travel expenses, labor costs, event insurance, or any other expenses considered beyond the scope of the grant.

  • We may condition grants to require that a RealTruck or Rugged Ridge banner or other similar materials be displayed during a project, if applicable.