Carolina Thread Trail Grants
The Carolina Thread Trail is now accepting grant applications for implementation projects from communities that have adopted Carolina Thread Trail master plans, or expect to have an adopted plan by the application submittal deadlines. Please note that the Carolina Thread Trail is now accepting applications on a quarterly cycle. Submittal deadlines are January 6, April 5, August 10 and October 19, 2012.
2012 Grant Program Description
2012 Implementation Grant Application
Do not hesitate to contact your Community Coordinator with any questions you may have about the grants process or to discuss potential projects. We look forward to working with you.
Federal, State and Local Funding Opportunities
- Federal Funding for Conservation and Recreation, Department of Transportation
- Apportionments, Rescissions, and Obligations FY 2009 of states, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
- North Carolina’s Adopt-A-Trail Grant Program General Information
- North Carolina Funding Source Document
- South Carolina Funding Source Document
- Stimulus Funds Greenway Expansion, The Roanoke Times
Private Funding Opportunities
- The Conservation Alliance, Legacy Fund
- National Trails Funds, American Hiking Society
Other Funding Ideas
- Funding and Financing Master Plan, Waldport Parks and Recreation
- Land Acquisition Donation Program, Friends of Ingham County Parks
Grant Writing
- How to Write a Grant Program, Appalachian Regional Commission
- Checklist for Grant Writers: Virginia Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Writing a Grant Proposal, Partnership for Parks
- Putting Together a Fundraising Plan, Partnership for Parks
