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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: December 07, 2021
Contact: Dave Neudeck, Communications and Marketing Director, 804-786-5053, dave.neudeck@dcr.virginia.gov
Four projects selected for Trail Access Grants in Virginia
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RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation has awarded $151,513 in grants for four trail projects under a new program designed to increase access to trail opportunities for people with disabilities.
The Trail Access Grants program offers 100% reimbursement grants to entities for improvements that increase access to existing land and water trails and trail features for people with disabilities. Funding comes from Virginia taxpayer donations of all, or portions of, their state tax refunds to the Open Space Recreation and Conservation Fund.
“DCR strongly believes in the importance of access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities for all Virginians,” said Kelly McClary, director of DCR’s Division of Planning and Recreation Resources. “We are proud to distribute taxpayers’ Open Space Conservation and Recreation Fund donations to aid localities in their efforts to increase trail access opportunities. The Planning and Recreation Resources division is excited to partner with these four grant recipients to improve equitable access to close-to-home trail opportunities across the Commonwealth.”
County, city, and local governments, tribal governments, and recreation authorities are eligible to compete for funding.
Information on the Open Space Conservation and Recreation Fund can be found at https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/checkoff.
| Project | Applicant | Award Amount |
|---|---|---|
|
ADA Nature Trail |
Town of Shenandoah |
$43,513 |
|
Keith Memorial Park Trail Section ADA Upgrade |
Scott County |
$35,000 |
|
Potomac Crossing Park Trailhead |
Town of Leesburg Department of Parks and Recreation |
$23,000 |
|
Roanoke River Blueway Access at Bennington |
City of Roanoke |
$50,000 |
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