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State multi-use trails grant opens; borough committee hunts for shovel-ready projects
Summary
Staff notified the committee that the Alaska DOT&PF multi-use trails program is open (application Oct. 30) with awards typically covering 90% of costs: up to $300,000 for non-motorized projects and up to $400,000 for motorized. Members discussed which projects could be competitive and near-shovel-ready.
Stephanie told the committee a multi-use trails grant through the state Department of Transportation and Public Facilities is accepting applications, with projects eligible for construction-ready trail work, trailhead improvements and safety or education programs. "It basically can provide funds for trail projects and trail head improvement projects for 300,000 if it's non up to 300,000 if it's non-motorized and up to $400,000 if it's motorized," she said, and noted the program typically funds 90% of costs (10% match required).
Committee members discussed suitable candidate projects (trailhead kiosks, small trail segments, vault toilets, or school-linked improvements) and whether the borough or partner nonprofits would be the best applicant. Staff emphasized that some projects (like Antler Ridge) are larger than the grant ceiling, but smaller elements or other locations might fit the program and urged members to identify prioritized, shovel-ready concepts for staff to shepherd through applications.
Members assigned homework to review the plan's list of priority projects and the internal GIS inventory to surface projects that match the grant scope.
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