BFG Outstanding Trails
Presented by Tread Lightly!BFGOODRICH® Tires Outstanding Trails Program
Tread Lightly! recognizes that one of the best ways to promote responsible outdoor recreation is to support enthusiasts in the stewardship of their favorite trails.
With the help of licensing agreements from one of Tread Lightly!’s top partners, the BFGoodrich® Tires Outstanding Trails grants are designed to help individuals and groups organize clean-ups, trail maintenance work days and other small stewardship projects. The average grant is under $500. Those funds can be used for everything from feeding volunteers to purchasing equipment, trash bags, and tools.
About the Grant Program
Tread Lightly!’s BFGoodrich® Tires Outstanding Trails grants support enthusiasts in caring for their favorite trails by funding cleanups, maintenance days, and small stewardship projects.
Clubs, select individuals, and motorized recreation organizations that are active members of Tread Lightly! are eligible to apply. If you aren’t a Tread Lightly! member, find the details and join here.
The average grant given is under $500.00.
All grant recipients awarded amounts above $600 will be issued a 1099 for tax purposes, and may affect tax filing.
Grant applications and supporting material can be submitted starting 5/1/2025 and will be accepted through 11/30/2025 for review and evaluation. Approved projects within this time period are contingent on remaining available funds at the time of submission.
Stewardship can take on many forms. With that in mind, we have a fairly broad scope as to what are acceptable expenses. Listed here are items that we can cover as part of the award grant. If you have a unique cost, or something that is not listed below, please contact us directly by emailing Lowell@treadlightly.org.
- Tools necessary for projects
- Trash bags and/or dumpster rental
- Water or other non-alcoholic beverages for volunteers
- Food for volunteers
- Fuel used at project location
- Signage materials
- Trail building and restoration materials
- Equipment rental
TREAD LIGHTLY! WILL NOT REIMBURSE: Alcoholic beverages, Travel expenses, Labor or associated costs, Event insurance, Membership or fees for other organizations.
As proud partners and supporter of Tread Lightly!, BFGoodrich Tires asks that everyone be responsible when driving off road and following the Tread Lighty! T.R.E.A.D. Principles. Click here to learn more about BFGoodrich® Tires, including the BFGoodrich Terrain Family of tires.
Submitting an Application
Applicants must submit:
- Online grant application
- Media plan
- Letter of permission and support from the land manager/owner
- Photos of trail and/or area
Completion Dates: Projects can start any time after the grant has been awarded and must be completed and final reports submitted within 6 months of the award notification.
Funding: Tread Lightly! will provide 50% of the grant award up front. The final payment will be issued upon receipt of a complete project report and other requested documentation.’
Documentation: Your letter of support and additional documentation should be emailed to Lowell@treadlightly.org or mailed to:
Tread Lightly!
Attention Outstanding Trails
801 Robinson Dr Suite #400
North Salt Lake, UT 84054
Reporting Criteria on Project Completion
Once your request is approved, you will receive an email with reporting requirements, social media tags, and logos for inclusion in all social media or videos. Some required reporting elements are listed below:
- Post-Project Description.
- List of all volunteers including contact information.
- List of media efforts including: outlets (publications, website and/or broadcast stations), estimated number of impressions, date of coverage, copies of print or web based coverage.
- Digital pictures of the event with release for Tread Lightly!’s use.
- Video coverage is not required, but it does enhance social media viewership of the stewardship project on social channels.
- Financial documentation, including copies of all receipts.
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