Vermont Trails and Greenways
Recreation, trails and conservation in partnership with public land managers.
Tier 3 areas contain critical natural resources that merit consideration in the Act 250 permitting process. Moving to location-based Act 250 jurisdiction means reducing or eliminating Act 250 permitting in areas planned for growth (Tier 1 areas) and increasing Act 250 permitting in critical natural resource areas that lack suitable State-level review and protection (Tier […]
American Hiking Society's Crew Leader Training Program is now open to individuals and organizations outside of AHS—and it includes our full Menu & Meal Planning Guide, including our crew leader's favorite recipes, shopping lists and best practices on feeding groups in the outdoors! This module walks you through the full process of planning safe, efficient, and satisfying meals for […]
The webinar will provide technical and content guidance about how to complete the specific materials required for the pre-application phase, including the workplan, budget, design assessment tool, and permitting tools. There will be time at the end of the session for questions from attendees related to the templates and resources. This session will be recorded. […]
Last year, the legislature passed Act 181, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and […]
Last year, the legislature passed Act 181, which creates new land designation “Tiers” intended to change the Act 250 permitting process. “Tier 1” areas where growth is planned for and […]
Hosted by American Trails Synopsis This webinar will walk through the latest guidance for planning, designing, building, and retrofitting adaptive mountain bike trails, with a specific focus on nonmotorized, natural-surface […]
Staff at FPR will host a virtual open office session for prospective applicants to learn more details about the grant program and ask questions. This session will be recorded. All […]
The Agency of Administration Building & General Services Building Communities grant is due November 10. This funding source can be used for trails. Funded annually through the Capital Appropriations and […]
Vermont has an incredible track record of protecting land for people and nature. Using the Conserved Lands Inventory developed by Vermont Housing & Conservation Board as part of Vermont’s 30x30 […]
A new draft outline of the Vermont Conservation Plan (VCP) is out, and the Project Management Team needs to hear from you! Once complete, the VCP will guide how Vermont […]
Staff at FPR will host a virtual open office session for prospective applicants to learn more details about the grant program and ask questions. This entire session is open for […]
FPR's RTP grant is currently the most utilized source of public funding to build trails in Vermont. Grants awards are $50,000 maximum. Recommended $7,500 minimum – 20% match required Pre-applications […]
This website was created in collaboration with the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC). This project was supported by a grant from the Northern Border Regional Commission. Funding for this project was made possible in part with a Rural Business Development Grant from USDA Rural Development.
Vermont Trails and Greenways Council
PO Box 183
East Montpelier, VT 05651
info@vermonttgc.org
EIN: 22-3075047