RTP PRE-APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FY2026

Beginning July 3, 2025, the Nevada Division of State Parks is currently accepting grant project pre-applications in anticipation of the 2026 Federal Highway Administration funding of the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). Submission of a pre-application is required to determine project eligibility. Eligible pre-applicants will be invited to submit full applications this summer/fall and to participate in the annual RTP proposal presentation meeting in January 2026.

RTP funding may be awarded to counties, municipalities, state and federal agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Native American tribal governments for the purpose of constructing and/or maintaining motorized and non-motorized outdoor recreational trails, trailhead amenities, and trailside signage. Funds can also be used to support outdoor education programs and eligible project planning and clearance activities. 

RTP funding is limited to approximately $1.2 million per year. Allocation of funds will be competitively determined by the RTP Advisory Committee and State Parks Administration in January 2026, following the annual meeting and evaluation of proposed projects.

Pre-applications are due Monday, August 4, 2025 by 5PM PST. For questions related to the RTP pre-application or to request additional information about the program and upcoming webinar, please contact Elyse Jolly, Park & Recreation Program Manager, at 775-684-2775 or emjolly@parks.nv.gov or Tamara O’Brien, Grants & Projects Analyst, at 775-684-2784 or tamara.obrien@parks.nv.gov.

CLAIMS & QUARTERLY REPORTS DUE 7.10.2025

It’s that time again!  Your quarterly reports and quarterly claim submissions (request for reimbursements) to cover the April to June 2025 time frame are coming due.  Please let Elyse Jolly know if you have any questions or concerns about how to submit.

Elyse Jolly—775-684-2775 or emjolly@parks.nv.gov

STATE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE – 

The federal government has recently increased the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses from $0.67 per mile to $0.70 per mile.

1. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the State's convenience, the mileage reimbursement rate has increased to $0.67 per mile from $0.70 per mile.

2. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the employee's convenience, the employee will be reimbursed at one-half the standard mileage reimbursement rate, which has been increased to $0.335 per mile from $0.35 per mile.

The rates are effective January 1, 2025, and will remain in effect throughout the calendar year. The GSA rate tables are located at: Per diem rates | GSA