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El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail
Challenge Cost Share

Challenge Cost Share is a program offering federal funding, to be matched 50/50, for preservation and interpretation/education projects along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro National Historic Trail.

Applying for project funding

Don't be frightened by the forms! Instructions are provided, and help is available from staff at the National Trail System-Intermountain office in Santa Fe.

The submission deadline is March 2, 2009, for FY09 (October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009). Contact our office to discuss your project prior to submitting your completed proposal.

The following Challenge Cost Share Program forms are available for viewing and printing:

About Challenge Cost Share

Project Proposal

Budget Summary and Narrative

Project Completion

Volunteer Time and Expense Log

Traces of a dirt road, El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro, stretch across a southern New Mexico desert landscape  

Did You Know?
There are two national wildlife refuges along El Camino Real de Tierra Adentro. Tens of thousands of sandhill cranes, arctic greese, and ducks spend winters at Bosque del Apache, while Sevilleta provides habitat for bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule deer, mountain lion, and bear, as well as for birds.

Last Updated: October 28, 2008 at 20:32 EST