CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Feb. 25, 2026 — On behalf of the Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) Board, the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation is proud to announce the official launch of the 2026 ORTTF Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support the planning, development, improvement, and maintenance of outdoor recreation infrastructure across the state through a competitive grant program.

Starting today, Feb. 25, 2026, eligible applicants are invited to submit applications for projects that promote, preserve, and enhance Wyoming's outdoor recreation and tourism infrastructure and its people for current and future generations. All applications must be submitted through email by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2026.

“Outdoor recreation is central to Wyoming’s economy and identity. For years, innovative community ideas have outpaced available resources, and today we’re excited to see that gap closing,” said Brynn Hirschman, grant coordinator for the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. “This investment reflects our state’s commitment to supporting local innovation and strengthening the health, economy, and natural beauty of Wyoming for generations to come.”

The grant is open to governmental entities, the Eastern Shoshone and Northern Arapaho Tribes, or a cooperative tribal governing body, and non-profit organizations. Ineligible applicants include private individuals and for-profit entities. 

For full guidelines, the application form, and more information, please visit wyorec.info/ORTTF or contact the Grant Coordinator at Brynn.Hirschman@wyo.gov or (307) 701-5011.

Contacts: 

Mark Tesoro, (307) 679-6316; Mark.Tesoro@wyo.gov 

Brynn Hirschman, (307) 701-5011; Brynn.Hirschman@wyo.gov