The AllTrails Stewards Fund
A grassroots initiative to support trails
Stewardship is one of our core values at AllTrails. We believe everyone belongs outdoors, and that caring for trails matters just as much as exploring them. The AllTrails Stewards Fund is our commitment in action, getting funds directly into the hands of the people who work on trails every day.
Through an open application process, the fund supports projects that enhance, maintain, and restore our outdoor spaces. In its second year, the 2026 Stewards Fund is generously supported by a matching contribution from Expedia, more than doubling our impact for trail projects worldwide.
Applications for the 2026 AllTrails Stewards Fund are open May 19 – July 17, 2026.
Read more about our 2025 awardees here
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.
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Trail resiliency & essential maintenance: tools in the ground, addressing erosion, restoring washed-out bridges, climate change resilience work, improving drainage, deferred maintenance, removal of invasive species, and other work that ensures long-term trail health
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Trail experience: Improving the on-trail experience, including native plant restoration, improved interpretation or trail head signage, visitor amenities, etc...
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Trail restoration & new trail builds: Restoring previously closed trails to public use or creation of new publicly accessible trails
Who can apply
Eligible applicants must:
- Be a current 1% for the Planet vetted environmental partner or meet the criteria to become one. If you are selected for funding, AllTrails will be the business to recommend you. You do not need to become an environmental partner before applying; just meet the criteria to become one.
- Be an active and engaged member of AllTrails:
- While it is not a requirement, we encourage applicants to consider whether joining the AllTrails Public Lands Program would be a good use case for their needs, enabling them to keep visitors informed and up to date for safe navigation of their trail systems
- Be an active, current AllTrails user and demonstrate an understanding of the routes in your area by submitting AllTrails route information in the application process (if applicable)
- 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. Government entities and organizations without a charitable status are not eligible to apply. If you are a government entity that would like to apply, please contact a non-profit partner to submit your application on your behalf.
- Implement and manage the project directly
- The project will be set to be completed the project within 12 months of receiving funding
Key dates:
- Applications open: May 19, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 17, 2026
- Application Review: July - September 2026
- Awardee Announcement: By Mid-October 2026
- Funding Disbursement: October 2026
- Funds Must Be Used By: October 2027
- Project Report Deadline: October 2027
How to apply
Applying is simple. Applications for 2026 will open on May 20, 2026 and will close on July 20, 2026.
Fill out our application form here and submit by July 20, 2026. Our team will contact you with any questions as applications are reviewed.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please check out our frequently asked questions first. If you can't find an answer to your question, please 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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