The Deschutes Trails Coalition announced today their 2026 Small Project Grant for trail-focused projects within the Deschutes National Forest. For 2026, this program will award up to $30,000 for multiple small projects. The application window is now open.
The Deschutes Trails Coalition is soliciting proposals for trails-focused small projects occurring on, or impacting, publicly accessible trails within Deschutes County and parts of the Deschutes National Forest extending into neighboring counties. Project proposals that maintain or restore existing trails are encouraged. Grant applications are due by May 22, 2026.
Request for Proposal – https://deschutestrailscoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/DTC-SmallProjectsGrant_2026-RFP.pdf
Application –https://deschutestrailscoalition.org/trail-grants/small-grant-application
The purpose of the Deschutes Trails Coalition (DTC) is to ensure a future of sustainable trails in Central Oregon. The DTC includes representatives from the conservation, business, tourism, and trail-user communities who work together to make recommendations to envision and create a sustainable trail system throughout Central Oregon. Our values reflect “Four Pillars” of Sustainability: Environmental, Economic, Physical and Social. Our organizational goals include:
- Support and improve trails in Central Oregon in collaboration with our partners and land managers, driven by the Four Pillars of Sustainability
- Instill a stewardship ethic within Central Oregonians and its visitors, and increase community recognition of DTC’s leadership in sustaining trails
- Promote equitable access for underrepresented communities to foster positive trail experiences for all.
- Encourage community and visitor investment that reflects the economic and social value of Central Oregon trails.
- Grow and strengthen our structure to support future organizational & program development.
About the Deschutes Trails Coalition (DTC)
The Deschutes Trails Coalition (DTC) was formed in 2017 by the Deschutes National Forest, in partnership with Discover Your Forest. The two organizations invited a diverse group of local and regional recreation stakeholders to come together to provide community leadership and support to organizations and land management agencies to address escalating challenges to our trail system. This community of stakeholders continues to drive the DTC today. For more information about the DTC please visit: https://www.deschutestrailscoalition.org/
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