Access Updates!

Help Build Access to Your Public Land

Access the Cross Bar

The ONLY Bureau of Land Management Land in Texas

In July 2022, Friends of Cross Bar submitted a grant application to the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP) to construct the long-needed public access road to the Cross Bar Special Recreation Management Area.

The FLAP grant totals $12,451,000. To unlock these federal funds, a local match of $4,000,000 is required.

Thanks to generous supporters and partners, we have already secured $2,202,000 toward this match.

We need your help to close the remaining gap.

This project has been formally approved by the FLAP Project Decisions

Committee for the State of Texas, affirming its regional, economic, and public benefit.

By donating today, you are helping create permanent access to:

Texas’ only Bureau of Land Management public land
Outdoor recreation, tourism, and economic growth in Potter County and surrounding communities
A once-in-a-generation public infrastructure investment

Your donation is tax-deductible.
Friends of Cross Bar is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

👉 Help finish the road and open the land—for everyone.

For more information about the Federal Lands Access Program:
https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/programs-access

Thank you for your donation

Donate to the Cross Bar Fund at the Amarillo Area Foundation.

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Bureau of Land Management Recreation Plans, Grants and Donations

To fully develop the Cross Bar SRMA, BLM master planning efforts estimated a total cost of $26 million.

Considering the high development cost grant applications will be necessary. Fundraising for grant match requirements allows us to be competitive and prepared when grants are announced and/or awarded. Donations for campaigns will be invested in the Amarillo Area Foundation "The Cross Bar Fund."

It is imperative that we have matching funds available when any grant is announced. Therefore, all donations will be maximized to show competitiveness for grants. The partners are constantly looking for and applying for grants. While grant awards are never guaranteed, we will continue to apply for grants to achieve our goals.

Our Commitment!

Community Spirit

At Friends of Cross Bar SRMA, we believe that public lands are a shared treasure—places that connect people, inspire adventure, and renew the spirit. Guided by our mission to protect, promote, and provide access to the Cross Bar, we work to ensure that every voice is heard and every person can experience the beauty and freedom of their land. Our values reflect our deep respect for the land, our partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, and our dedication to keeping the Cross Bar open, accessible, and thriving for generations to come.

The second step of the Federal Lands Access Program grant has been achieved! 79% in matching funds raised. Thank YOU!

Help Build Access to Your Public Land

Access the Cross Bar

Thank you for your donation

Budget Proposals

Bureau of Land Management Recreation Plans, Grants and Donations

Working our mission!

Received Grants

Support access to your public lands! We are 79% funded and need you to help meet the access road goal.

Our Commitment!

Community Spirit

Get Involved

The second step of the Federal Lands Access Program grant has been achieved! 79% in matching funds raised. Thank YOU!

Help Build Access to Your Public Land

Access the Cross Bar

Thank you for your donation

Budget Proposals

Bureau of Land Management Recreation Plans, Grants and Donations

Working our mission!

Received Grants

Support access to your public lands! We are 79% funded and need you to help meet the access road goal.

Our Commitment!

Community Spirit

Get Involved

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