Apply for grants and manage Chapter finances.
The North Country Trail Association staff aids its volunteer Chapters with financial management for projects and more.
Field Grants
Applications are accepted four times each year. Learn more about the NCTA Field Grants Program at the Field Grants webpage. All Field Grant recipients are required to submit a final report upon completion of projects. Supplemental materials such as photos, articles, and personal stories are also welcome.
| Grant Cycle | Application Deadline | Award Notification |
| Late Winter | February 1 | March 1 |
| Spring | April 15 | May 15 |
| Summer | July 15 | August 15 |
| Fall | October 15 | November 15 |
Trail Protection Grants
The NCTA Trail Protection Fund has been established to provide funding to permanently protect the corridor of the North Country National Scenic Trail. NCTA staff, Chapters, Affiliates and Partners are eligible to submit grant requests to fund acquisition of rights of way including Trail Access Easements (and related costs) or to work with partners toward the acquisition of conservation easements or land in fee.
Managing Chapter Finances
Header photo by Dove Day