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The Catamount Trail Association (CTA) is a membership based organization. Unfortunately the CTA cannot survive on membership funds alone. Along with grants and corporate sponsorships, the CTA has two fund raising drives which help make up about 2/3 of the annual budget. The CTA is a 501 3c non-profit organization.

Annual Fund: These funds are used to help the general funding of the organization which include staff salaries, daily office expenses, newsletters, events and much more. 

Trail Fund: These funds are used to help convey easements, construct bridges, reroutes off of the VAST trail and all other activites associated with trail protection and management.

2013 Trail Fund Raffle: Maine Huts & Trails and the CTA are giving away a 2-night vacation package. Maine Huts & Trails manages a system of 4 huts with over 50 miles of trails for you to hike, bike or ski. The package includes a private room, breakfast and dinner for each guest. Valid Midweek Only. Excluded dates include 12/31/13, 2/14–2/22/14. Anyone who donates $10 or more to the Trail Fund between March 15 and May 31, 2013 will be entered to win. CTA staff and board members are not eligible.

Charitable Gift Annuity: When you establish a charitable gift annuity, you make a commitment to the Catamount Trail Association for generations. And you benefit with tax savings and a dependable fixed income for life. Click here to download the two page CGA brochure.  

Charitable Bequest: If you want to leave some or all of your estate to serve the charitable needs of the Catamount Trail Association, you might consider a charitable bequest to the Catamount Trail Fund, a component fund at the Vermont Community Foundation. Click here to download the two page CB brochure


The Catamount Trail Association uses PayPal for secure, fast and easy online donations. You do not need to join PayPal to pay by credit card. CTA is a 501(C)(3) non-profit organization.

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