Grants

KTA Member organizations can now apply for projects beneficial to trails, the vitality of clubs, and the practice of hiking.

The summer 2023 round will award up to ten $500 grants to qualifying organizations.

The KTA Grants-to-Clubs program offers funding to KTA member organizations for projects beneficial to trails, the vitality of their organization, and the practice of hiking (e.g., giving people a positive trail experience). Sample project expenditures might include:

Tools for trail maintenance
Materials for trail improvements (e.g., lumber for a bridge)
Trail signage
Van rental (e.g., van to shuttle participants or volunteers)
Facility rental costs (e.g., for club events, exhibit space, etc.)
Food (e.g., for volunteers or club events)
Promotional materials or activities (stickers, brochures, advertising, t-shirts, etc.)
Insurance costs

These are just examples. Other projects/needs may qualify.

Next grant ground begins July 2nd, 2023. Applications should be sent via email to ktaadmin@kta-hike.org. Note: Clubs must be a 501(c)3 organization or have a tax-exempt fiscal sponsor. Grants will be announced on or before (TBD). Projects should be completed by December 31, 2023.

The summer 2023 round will award up to ten $500 grants to qualifying organizations. If you have a project in mind, please apply using our simple online form. Click here to apply. Good luck! Questions? Email ktaadmin@kta-hike.org or call 717-766-9690.
Not a KTA member organization? Join today and be eligible for this grant opportunity and other benefits of membership.

KTA Grant Application Form
Please note your information will not be saved until you submit the completed form. If you are unable to complete the form in a single session, you may wish to record your answers in a separate document.

Organization Information

* Indicates required field

Organization Name *

Address *

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City

State

Zip Code

Country

Organization Website *

501(c)3 Status *

Yes No

If No, please list name and address of fiscal sponsor *

EIN of organization or fiscal sponsor *

Applicant Information

Name of person completing application *

Position in Organization *

Email *

Phone Number *

Project Information

Short description of project (Max 250 words) *

Anticipated project outcomes (Max 100 words) *

Total Project Cost (Must exceed $500) *

Grantees must provide a one page (or less) report about the successes (or challenges) of the project and will be required to submit receipts for the items purchased with grant funds plus project photos. Such expectations will be communicated in grant award letters, accompanying grant checks. Reports must be received by January 31, 2024

Authorization

I hereby attest that the information contained in this application is true and accurate, to the best of my knowledge and that the organization has agreed to undertake this project as a sanctioned activity of the organization *

Yes No

Submit

KTA Grants​for Member Organizations

KTA Grant Application FormPlease note your information will not be saved until you submit the completed form. If you are unable to complete the form in a single session, you may wish to record your answers in a separate document.

KTA Grants
for Member Organizations

KTA Grant Application Form
Please note your information will not be saved until you submit the completed form. If you are unable to complete the form in a single session, you may wish to record your answers in a separate document.