Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Recreational Trails Program Grant Making Process
The Recreational Trails Program is a program of the Federal Highways Administration (FHWA) managed by the CT DEEP State Parks & Public Outreach Division (DEEP).  The following is a depiction of the general grant making process consistent with federal guidelines.  The process can take up to nine months or more.
Abbreviations:  
NRTP or NRT = National Recreational Trails Program
RTAC = Recreational Trails Advisory Committee
FMIS = federal Financial Management Information System
RTP Process 1
RTP Process 2
RTP Process 3
Content last updated October 31, 2012