Nevada Division of State Parks is seeking pre-applications for the 2013 round of funding for the Recreation Trails Program. Pre-applications will help Nevada determine the need for the $1.064 million is has.

Federal, state, city, and county governments, special governmental districts, trail organizations and private individuals are potentially eligible for the funds. Eligible projects include motorized and non-motorized trail projects for new construction, maintenance and trail related facilities. Trail education projects are also eligible.

While submitting a pre-application is highly recommended in order to assist in the successful allocation of these funds, it is not required.

Past projects include the multiuse Jumbo Grade trailhead in Washoe Valley, Shoshone Off Highway Vehicle Trail, Tahoe Pyramid Bikeway, and the Blue Tree trail system.

Contact Jenny Scanland for a pre-application and assistance at (775) 684.2787 or jscanland@parks.state.nv.gov.

The 2012 manual is online, with the 2013 manual coming out soon.