AllTrails Stewards Fund
A new grassroots initiative to support trails
Stewardship is one of our core values at AllTrails. We’re driven by the belief that everyone belongs outdoors while knowing that caring for the trails is just as important as exploring them. Our technology helps millions of people around the world get outside, but we haven’t figured out how to have it build a culvert (yet). Fortunately, we found another way: getting funds directly into the hands of those who work on trails every day.
As a member of 1% for the Planet, we donate 1 percent of our proceeds to environmental organizations that advance conservation and outdoor access. Building on this commitment, in 2025 we're introducing a new way to give back. The AllTrails Stewards Fund will give money to projects that improve, maintain, rebuild, and restore our outdoor spaces through an open application process.
About the fund
The fund is for trail projects that expand outdoor access and preserve outdoor spaces. We're looking to help projects with strong community support and strategies for long-term sustainability.
Fund awards range from $2,000 to $10,000 and will be given in the following categories:
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Trail resiliency: Addressing erosion, climate change, improving drainage, and other work that ensures long-term trail health
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Trail experience: Improving the natural environment along trails, such as invasive species removal or native plant restoration
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Essential maintenance: Addressing deferred maintenance, improving signage, and enhancing visitor amenities
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Trail restoration: Restoring previously closed trails to public use
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Trail insights: Projects that survey, collect, and share critical trail data to improve accessibility and visitor experience. This includes: Trail access data (surface type, width, elevation profile) or basic trail information (name, tags, type). We encourage open-source sharing of this data
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a current 1% for the Planet vetted environmental partner or meet the criteria to become one
- Have a specific project that needs one-time funding to either fund the entirety of the project or act as the “last mile” funding to get it across the finish line
- Be a non-profit, registered charitable organization. Organizations without a charitable status are not eligible to apply
- Implement and manage the project directly
- The project will be set to be completed the project within 12 months of receiving funding
- Be an active member of the AllTrails Public Lands Program, or be willing to join. This collaborative program helps better inform visitors and improve the experience of both visitors and trail managers
Key dates:
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2025
- Application Review: July - August 2025
- Awardee Announcement: September 2025
- Funding Disbursement: September - October 2025
- Funds Must Be Used By: September 2026
- Project Report Deadline: October 2026
How to apply
Applying is simple. Fill out our application form here and submit by June 30, 2025. Our team will contact you with any questions as applications are reviewed.
Contact us
If you have any questions or want to chat with our team before applying, feel free to send us an email at impact@alltrails.com.
Public Lands Program
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Let's work together to help everyone learn to be responsible, prepared stewards of the lands they visit.
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