The KSF Steering Committee disburses collected 1% for Public Lands contributions through an annual grant process to the following types of eligible projects:

• Recreation Projects

  • Projects that create or maintain recreational infrastructure, including trails, trailhead facilities, puncheons, bridges, sanitation needs, etc

• Restoration Projects

  • Projects that address the impacts of recreation on public lands, including revegetation, noxious weed removal, trash cleanup, etc

• Planning and Assessment Projects

  • Projects that conduct planning processes necessary to implement a project, such as cultural resources assessment, NEPA/SEPA, archaeological assessments, GIS mapping, etc

• Education and Outreach Projects

  • Projects that create responsible stewards and recreators, such as workshops, outdoor classroom opportunities, educational events, interpretive signage, brochures, etc

• Discretionary Projects

  • The final 20% of funds will be allocated to projects that meet the criteria above, allowing the committee to support worthy projects beyond the given 20% limitation.