Two separate committees will meet to score and rank applications for the Preserving Oregon and Diamonds in the Rough Grant programs. The recommendations from the committees will be forwarded to the State Advisory Committee on Historic Preservation for final review and approval at their June 2026 meeting.
 

Both meetings will be online via Zoom.
 

The Diamonds in the Rough Grant Review Committee will meet June 2, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please see the agenda for access details.
 

The Preserving Oregon Grant Review Committee will meet June 11, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Please see the agenda for access details.
 

Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling 503-986-0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For information about the grants contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: i.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov">Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov.

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) is seeking two volunteers to serve three-year terms starting in January 2027 as trail user representatives on the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Grants Advisory Committee. Current openings are for a Biking Representative and Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) Representative.
 

The ten-member committee evaluates grant proposals for statewide trail projects. The committee meets once or twice a year, virtually or at locations throughout the state.
 

The time commitment varies and includes reviewing and evaluating 25 to 40 grant applications per year. Committee members serve three-year terms and are eligible to serve a second term.
 

Ideal candidates representing the interest of biking or OHV trail users can live anywhere in Oregon with experience in at least one of the following areas:

• Land management
• Recreation planning
• Trail planning or design
• Trail related volunteerism, or
• A trail enthusiast who is uniquely qualified to evaluate statewide project proposals through other experience and involvement.

Strong candidates should demonstrate an awareness of statewide recreational trail needs for their respective user group, other broad recreational issues or trends, and the importance of providing accessible and inclusive recreational opportunities.
 

Those interested in serving must submit an RTP advisory committee interest form by June 30, 2026. The form is available online and includes more detailed information about serving on the committee: https://form.jotform.com/232364818278162

 

The competitive grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration and administered by OPRD. Grants are awarded to non-profits and government entities for motorized and non-motorized trail projects, including building new trails, improving existing trails and developing or improving trail facilities. Learn more about the program on our website: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/GRA/Pages/GRA-rtp.aspx. 
 

For more information about the advisory committee or application process, contact Jodi Bellefeuille, program coordinator, at ellefeuille@oprd.oregon.gov">Jodi.bellefeuille@oprd.oregon.gov or 503-856-6316.



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