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The Delaware County Trails Committee (DCTC) is accepting funding applications for its 2024-2025 Delaware County Trail Assistance Program now and until August 30. The DCTC has $100,000 available for projects related to the creation of new multi-use trails or for the improvement of currently existing trails.

Eligible applicants include local governmental entities, park districts and non-profit organizations. Potential projects can include, but are not limited to, construction of multi-use trails in Delaware County, acquisition of property and easements for multi-use trails, or for maintenance. The grant can also be used for matching funds.

All applicants are encouraged to review the Central Ohio Greenways Design Guidelines for shared-use path development and must follow all ADA compliance guidelines. Applications will be due by August 30 at 4 PM.

To download an application, please go to: https://regionalplanning.co.delaware.oh.us/wp-content/uploads/sites/17/2024/05/Multi-Use-Trail-Assistance-Application-2024.pdf

The Delaware County Trails Committee is a committee appointed by the Delaware County Commissioners, who also authorized the creation of a countywide trail system master plan in 2017. The trail assistance program is a tool to assist local communities and non-profits further the goals of that master plan.

For more information or additional assistance, please contact Stephanie Matlack at smatlack@co.delaware.oh.us. Additional information is available at https://regionalplanning.co.delaware.oh.us/current_events/delaware_county_trail_committee_plan/

The Committee will be hosting a Zoom meeting to answer any questions on July 11 at 1:00 p.m. Please contact Stephanie Matlack at smatlack@co.delaware.oh.us for a link to the meeting or with any other questions.

Source: Delaware County


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