Park and Trail Partnership Grants
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations dedicated to enhancing and maintaining New York's public parks, trails, and historic sites through various improvement and educational initiatives.
Parks & Trails New York, in collaboration with the NY Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (OPRHP), is accepting applications for Round 11 of the Park and Trail Partnership Grants. This $2.5 million grant program supports nonprofit Friends groups working to improve the stewardship, promotion, and sustainability of New York’s public parks, trails, historic sites, and DEC-managed lands. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations with missions aligned with environmental stewardship and public land support, particularly those affiliated with OPRHP or DEC. Projects may include capital improvements, maintenance, educational programs, beautification efforts, professional development, and capacity-building initiatives. Applications that promote accessibility, diversity, equity, and partnerships are especially encouraged. The application portal opened May 15, 2025. Applications are due by August 29, 2025. Grant awards will be announced in January 2026. Matching private funds are strongly encouraged, and technical support is available through webinars and online resources. For questions, contact Jonathan Duda at grants@ptny.org or 518-434-1583 x3.
Award Range
Not specified - Not specified
Total Program Funding
$2,500,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Additional Details
Supports NYS Friends groups with grants for environmental education, preservation, capacity-building, and capital improvements. Projects tied to OPRHP or DEC lands. Matching funds encouraged. Prioritizes DEI, accessibility, partnerships.
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Must be NYS nonprofit affiliated with OPRHP or DEC property. Purpose must include stewardship or promotion of public parks, trails, or historic sites.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Apply via grant portal. Webinars and resources provided. Awards announced January 2026.
Application Opens
May 15, 2025
Application Closes
August 29, 2025
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