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European Trails Funding Projects Workshops

We bring organizations from across Europe together in project groups to finance trail-related projects.

This is your opportunity to become a long-term member of the project group(s) that best fits your thematic focus. Each group will deal with the most important trail management issues. The most important goal is to submit funding applications and implement European projects as a consortium of project partners.

Overview Project Groups (PG)

1: Culture & History8: Digitalization & AI
2: Community Building & Local Engagement (inc. Inclusion, Economy)9: Trail Management & Organization
3: Education, Research & Knowledge10: Financing
4: Climate Change11: Trail Building & Design
5: Nature & Environment12: Advocacy & Lobbying
6: Safety on Trails13: Communication to Trail Users
7: Trail Standards14: Health Benefits of Trail Use

You can apply to join project group(s) provided you meet the following requirements:

  • Experience in trail-related projects
  • Proactive long-term involvement
  • European Trails membership

Join up to 2 project group(s) following the below steps:

  1. Fill the Project Group Application Form (https://forms.office.com/e/g8cWsRGEUC)
  2. In case you have (a) project idea(s) fill the pitch template and return it to julia.snajdr@europeantrails.org
  3. Collaborate within your selected project group(s) to finance and implement trail-related projects together!

Upcoming Funding Projects Workshops

3. Funding Project Workshop
March 12, 2026, 9-11h CET
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4. Funding Project Workshop
June 11, 2026, 9-11h CET
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5. Funding Project Workshop
October 29, 2026, 9-11h CET
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If you’re unable to attend the workshop but are still interested in joining a project group, please complete the application form and contact julia.snajdr@europeantrails.org European Trails will reach out to you with the next steps.

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