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Recreational Trails Program

The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a federal grant program funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and administered at the state level by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. RTP provides financial assistance for the development of recreational trails, trailheads and trailside facilities.

Program Information	Description
RTP Overview	Eligible applicants include agencies of city, county, state or federal governments, and organizations, approved by the state, or state and federally recognized Indian tribal governments, The maximum grant request for non-motorized projects may not exceed $500,000. The maximum grant request for motorized projects may not exceed $2.5 million. An applicant's requested grant funds may be revised by the department due to the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the federal government. Matching Ratios 80:20 60:40 50:50 Chapter 62S-2 Recreational Trails Program RTP Grant Life Cycle RTP Fact Sheet
Florida Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee (TAC)	2023 Florida Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee TAC Application for Membership The Recreational Trails Program Advisory Committee will meet on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 to review applications received during the FY2023-2024 RTP Application Cycle, establish the draft FY2023-2024 Applicant Priority List, review available funding, and discuss any other business deemed necessary. Meeting Notice Download the Agenda Register for Webinar
Application Cycle	The 2023-24 RTP Application Cycle was held on Feb. 1, 2023 through March 1, 2023. Applications will only be accepted during this period. Notice of Webinar and Grant Submission Period Notice of Revised Maximum Grant Amounts
Application, Instructions, and Required Attachments	FY 2023-24 RTP State Application FY 2023-24 RTP State Application Instructions & Required Attachments State-Owned Real and Tangible Personal Property (DEP-320) Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Florida Greenways and Trails System Plan Duplicate projects: Pursuant to subsection 62S-2.072(e), F.A.C., funds shall not be approved for completion of an incomplete RTP project. As such, an applicant may not submit an application for a project site, including phased projects, if the applicant has an active grant agreement on that project site funded under Land and Water Conservation Fund, Recreational Trails Program or Florida Recreation Development Assistance Program. An applicant shall not submit the same application, in whole or in part, under LWCF, RTP or FRDAP in concurrent or overlapping funding cycles.
RTP Application Tutorial	RTP Staff hosted an Application Workshop on Jan. 19, 2023, at 10 a.m. for the 2023-24 RTP Application Cycle. Materials from this meeting may be viewed below. FY2023-24 Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Application Cycle Workshop Registration Replay the Webinar Download the Presentation
RTP Grant Management Onboarding and Tutorial	The RTP FY22-23 Onboarding Webinar was held on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 10 a.m. Webinar Notice Download the Presentation
RTP Funded Projects	2022-2023 Recreational Trails Program Priority List 2021-2022 Recreational Trails Program Application Priority List 2019-2020 Recreational Trails Program Amended Application Priority List FHWA RTP Database
National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Review Process and Instructions
	On Oct. 20, 2020, OEM provided training about National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) expectations to FHWA grant recipients of DEP’s Recreational Trails Program. You can find the session videos and presentations by replaying the webinar. Meeting Notice Replay the Webinar To meet federal requirements, the evaluation documents must have sufficient information to determine if the proposed project will have any adverse effects. NEPA Assignment FDOT PD&E (NEPA) Manual PD&E (NEPA) Recorded Training Opportunities Requirements for Type 1 Categorical Exclusion (CE) Checklist SWEPT Guide to Submit Type 1 Categorical Exclusion (CE) Checklist SWEPT Training Classes Natural Resource Evaluation (NRE) Guidance FDOT Protected Species and Habitat Resources
	Consultant Procurement Aids PD&E Staff Hours Estimation Guidelines and Forms (May be used to estimate the anticipated level of effort for various tasks.) Prequalified PD&E Consultants Identified by FDOT’s Procurement Office, in accordance with Rule 14-75, F.A.C. Work Type 2.0 indicates that the firm meets the minimum requirements for conducting PD&E Studies. Unlimited & Technical Prequalified Consultants Technical Only Prequalified Consultants Sample Natural Resources Evaluation Tech Memo Sample 106 Memo for FDEP Recreational Trails
Commencement	Commencement Checklist Commencement Checklist Descriptions Pre-Construction Certification (OGT-12) FHWA RTP Guidance FHWA RTP Guidance Possession Certification Land and Water Conservation Fund Manual Land and Water Conservation Fund Manual Possession Certification List of Facilities to Be Constructed Budget Cost Analysis (DEP55-229) Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act (FFATA) Form
Project Completion	Completion Checklist Acknowledgment Sign Requirements Project Completion Certification (OGT-14) List of Constructed Facilities, Improvements and Equipment (DRP-138) Notice of Limitation of Use/Site Dedication Budget Cost Analysis (DEP22-229) Budget Cost Analysis Instructions Florida Recreation and Parks Inventory Form Please complete the form electronically, then print a copy to PDF and include in project completion documentation.
Reimbursement Requests	Accountability Procedures Florida Department of Financial Services (DFS) Reference Guide for State Expenditures Reimbursement Checklist Payment Request Summary Form Contractual Services Purchases Schedule (DRP-116) Grantee Labor Cost Summary Grantee Labor Cost Schedule (DRP-117) Direct Material Purchases Schedule (DRP-118) Grantee Equipment Cost Schedule (DRP-119) Grantee Stock Material Cost Schedule (DRP-120)
Reports and Documentation	Project Status Report Project Liaison Form
Project Guidance	FDOT Florida Roadway Design - Florida Greenbook FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Resources FHWA Manuals and Guides for Trail Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Operation, and for Signs Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) Guidelines for Developing Non-Motorized Boat Launch Sites

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