The AllTrails Stewards Fund is part of our commitment to protecting the trails and spaces we love.

We’re dedicated to making nature more accessible, and that means supporting organizations that maintain, improve, and restore these vital resources. The fund is for trail projects that expand outdoor access and preserve outdoor spaces.

We're looking to help tangible projects with strong community support and strategies for long-term sustainability.

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:

• 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

• Trail experience: Improving the on-trail experience, including native plant restoration, improved interpretation or trail head signage, visitor amenities, etc...

• Trail restoration & new trail builds: Restoring previously closed trails to public use or creation of new publicly accessible trails

The deadline to submit your application is June 30, 2026. 

The AllTrails team will review applications between July and August 2026. We'll look for projects that demonstrate a clear need, a well-defined plan, strong community engagement, and a focus on long-term sustainability. Successful applicants will be notified in September 2026.

To be considered for a donation, organizations 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 through information in the application process
• 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

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.

Becoming a 1% for the Planet Environmental Partner is completely free to the non-profit. Once again, there is no action you need to take beyond confirming you meet the eligibility requirements from 1% for the Planet. 

If you are selected for funding from AllTrails, we will contact you with the next steps. 

You can read more here: https://www.onepercentfortheplanet.org/environmental-partners

Applying is easy! Simply fill out our online application form above and submit by the deadline of June 30. 2026. We encourage you to review all fund details and eligibility requirements before applying.

Donations will range from $2,000 to $10,000 depending on the scope and needs of the project. 

Awardees will be required to submit a project report by October 2027 detailing how the funds were used and the project's impact. Recipients will be provided with more specific reporting guidelines.

Funding must be used by September 2027. Additional terms and conditions may apply and will be outlined in the partnership agreement provided to awardees. We encourage all applicants to carefully review the complete guidelines before submitting their application. 

We launched the AllTrails Stewards Fund in 2025. You can read more about our inaugural awardees and their projects here: https://www.alltrails.com/press/announcing-the-recipients-of-the-2025-alltrails-stewards-fund

Eligible expenses could include things like the purchase of tools, equipment, resources, materials, etc, to carry out trail work. It could also be put towards staff time for people directly completing the work, overseeing the work, or volunteering. As these are small award amounts, indirect/overhead costs associated with these awards should be minimal.