The DNR and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) co-administer the Recreational Trails Program (RTP). The RTP is open to all levels of government and private organizations to receive RTP funds through an annual grant program. 

The RTP requires the funds to be divided among motorized trails (at least 30% of total project funding), non-motorized trails (at least 30% of total project funding), and diversified trails (up to 40% of total project funding). Diversified trails are trails that can accommodate both motorized and non-motorized use, or trails that can accommodate more than one type of motorized, or non-motorized, use. The Illinois Greenways and Trails Council serves as Illinois’ “State Trails Advisory Board,” as required by the Act. The Council advises DNR and IDOT regarding Program administration and develops priorities for projects funded under the Program.