Media Contact:
Eleanor Blick 
IMBA Director of Communications 


BOULDER, Colo. (March 30, 2026) — The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) announces the next round of 2026 Trail Accelerator Grant (TAG) opportunities. This second round of Trail Accelerator Grant (TAG) applications is open from April 1 to April 30, 2026, making IMBA education services available to help organizations train their trail teams, strengthen fundraising, or develop strategic planning.

Entities that may apply include local, municipal, state, or federal government agencies, 501(c)(3) nonprofits that actively manage parks and trails, mountain bike/trail clubs, and IMBA Local Membership Organizations. Each grant is an award of IMBA educational programming, and awardees will supply matching funds.

This year’s second round of TAG will focus on education services for mountain bike and trail organizations. Awardees may choose from IMBA Trail Workshops for volunteers and land management staff, Fundraising Education Services to coach and give direction on fundraising and capital campaigns, or Strategic Planning for leaders of grassroots mountain bike and trail organizations. Education grant awards typically range from $3,000-$10,800 depending on the specific grant and project.

Who Can Apply?

• Local, municipal, state, or federal government agencies, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that manage parks. Land managers, chambers of commerce, economic development departments, community health organizations, land trusts, conservancies, etc.
• Mountain bike clubs and IMBA Local Member Organizations are also eligible.
• Projects based on private land must be fully open to the public and free of charge.

Education Opportunities

• IMBA Trail Care Workshops equip volunteers and land management staff to maintain modern mountain bike trails through a blend of classroom instruction and field work.
• Fundraising Education Services consulting empowers applicants with key strategies and
  best practices for fundraising and capital campaigns.
• Strategic Planning for grassroots mountain bike / trail organizations ensures the organization's work is intentional, coordinated, and measurable.

Complete guidelines, eligibility, and applicant toolkit can be found here: imba.com/trail-accelerator-grants

“The IMBA Trail Accelerator Grant (TAG) program added a new range of education options last year," said David Wiens, IMBA Executive Director. “Due to the response, IMBA’s 2026 TAG program once again includes education opportunities to help trail champions amplify their work. And this year, TAG education is earlier to help communities accomplish more during the season ahead.”

The previous 2026 TAG grant application period for planning and design services was open from January to March. Learn more and create an account for TAG opportunities through this annual grant series. 

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