RTP Implementation Documents

General Administration RTP Policy Letter 1 – Reimbursements for Eligible Costs RTP Policy Letter 2 – Equipment Rates RTP Policy Letter 3 – Volunteer Rates RTP Policy Letter 4 – Sponsor Labor Beason-Hammon Policy Memo – LWCF and RTP DUNS Number and sam.gov FAQ   Startup RTP Bidding and Contracting Compliance Questionnaire Certification Form W-9 […]

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RTP Information and Application Documents

2024 RTP Program Summary RTP Overview and Guidance RTP Categorical Exclusion Form 2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report Tips for Project Sponsors 2024 RTP Grant Application 2024 RTP Application Workshop Presentation  

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LWCF Implementation Documents

General Administration LWCF Policy Letter 1 – Equipment Rates LWCF Policy Letter 2 – Volunteer Rates LWCF Policy Letter 3 – Sponsor Labor Beason-Hammon Policy Memo – LWCF and RTP   Startup Certification Form W-9 IRS Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification State of Alabama Disclosure Statement LWCF Bidding and Contracting Compliance Questionnaire Risk […]

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LWCF Information and Application Documents

LWCF Manual 2024 LWCF Application Workshop Presentation 2024 LWCF Grant Application 2024 LWCF Program Summary Alabama LWCF Impact Data The Outdoor Recreation Economy Recreation Area Inventory Form Boundary Map Specifications LWCF Bidding and Contracting Compliance Questionnaire Risk Assessment Tool   External Documents Application and Revision Form (A&R) National Park Service Categorical Exclusions List​ Land and […]

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Local Development Districts

The Local Development Districts (LDDs) are our local partners and are an active and essential part of the DRA partnership. There are six LDDs in Alabama’s Delta Region, and each LDD operates under a Board of Directors composed of elected representatives from the various local governments. LDDs West Alabama Regional Commission Counties: Greene, Hale, Pickens […]

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Local Development Districts

The Local Development Districts (LDDs) are our local partners and are an active and essential part of the ARC partnership. There are eight LDDs in Alabama’s Appalachian Region, and each LDD operates under a Board of Directors composed of elected representatives from the various local governments. LDDs Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments Counties: Colbert, […]

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ARC Application Information

Grant Goals The usual maximum ARC funding per project is $200,000. ARC designates counties to be in one of five groups: Attainment Counties, Competitive Counties, Distressed Counties, At-risk Counties or Transitional Counties. These designations are made on an annual basis. Attainment Counties are not eligible for ARC funding. Competitive Counties are eligible for 30% ARC funding.  […]

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ARC Plans, Strategies, and Historic Funding

ARC State Plans 2024-2027 State Plan 2020 – 2023 State Plan 2016 – 2019 State Plan 2011 – 2015 State Plan 2007 – 2010 State Plan ARC State Strategies 2024 ARC State Strategy 2023 ARC State Strategy 2022 ARC State Strategy 2021 ARC State Strategy 2020 ARC State Strategy 2019 ARC State Strategy 2018 ARC […]

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Recreational Trails Program

Overview The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) was created in 1998 and is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. The RTP provides grant assistance to State and Federal agencies and local units of government for the acquisition and/or development/improvement of recreational trails and trail related resources. Examples of eligible trail types include […]

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Land and Water Conservation Fund

Overview The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, provides LWCF matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. The LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 “…to assist in preserving, developing and assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States of America of present […]

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