From Dave at IMBA - there is a National Forest maintenmance grant fund available. Not sure how shovel ready the maintenance project(s) need to be but couldn't we whip up some maintenance specs for Uwharrie known trouble spots? Enouigh to hire a knowledgeable contractor to get the wet spots just before and after the second stream crossing; etc? 


2. National Forest Trail Grants: GRANTS DUE JUNE 2
IMBA, in cooperation with the USFS and the National Wilderness Stewardship Alliance is co-launching the National Forest Trails Stewardship Grant Program–a $230,000 competitive grant application fund for 2017 trail maintenance projects. 
 
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Aaron, aaron.clark@imba.com.


Here's the website:
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Here's the high level basic requirements for the grants - up to $20,000:
Here are a few basics of the Trail Grant Program:
•Any non-profit group recognized by the IRS may apply for a Trail Stewardship Grant.
•These grants are for work on any and all National Forest System trails.
•Trail work will be performed during the 2017 Field Season (June - December).
•Grants range from $2,000 - $20,000.

Complete information on the Trail Stewardship Grant program can be found in the Fact Sheet.  Read the Trail Stewardship Grant Fact Sheet.