Next Level Trails Awards
Next Level Trails, the largest infusion of trail funding in state history, will invest $90 million to make Indiana one of the most trail-friendly states in the country. Since the program was announced in December 2018, Next Level Trails has:
- Awarded 35 projects, including 20 regionally significant projects and 15 locally significant projects.
- Invested $54.3 million in Next Level Trails grant funding, combined with $34.4 million in local match value for a total investment of $88.7 million in trails in Indiana.
- Partnered with local units of government and non-profits to develop more than 112 miles of trail in 28 counties.
Round One Awards
- 17 trail projects, including 10 regionally significant and 7 locally significant projects announced in May 2019.
- More than $24.7 million in Next Level Trails grant funding, combined with $12.5 million in local match value, will invest a total of more than $37.4 million.
- More than 42 miles of trail to be developed in 17 Indiana counties.
Round Two Awards
- 18 trail projects, including 10 regionally significant and 8 locally significant projects, announced in March 2021.
- Nearly $29.6 million in Next Level Trails grant funding, combined with $21.9 million in local match value, will invest a total of $51.5 million.
- More than 70 miles of trail to be developed in 16 Indiana counties.
See table below for more information about Next Level Trails awards.
Next Level Trails News
- 3/4/21 - Gov. Holcomb announces nearly $30 million Next Level Trails grant awards
- 1/12/21 - State of Indiana to resume key investment projects
- 9/3/20 - Gov. Holcomb celebrates the completion of the Discovery Trail in Clarksville
- 5/22/20 - Gov. Holcomb takes action to prepare for revenue shortfalls
- 6/8/20 - Veterans Memorial Trail Opens in Hebron
- 7/23/19 - $30 million available in second round of Next Level Trails grant program
- 5/2/19 - Gov. Holcomb announces nearly $25 million Next Level Trails grant awards
- 2/27/19 - Gov. Holcomb announces significant interest in Next Level Trails grant program
- 12/6/18 - Gov. Holcomb details Next Level Trails grant program
- 9/4/18 - Gov. Holcomb outlines Next Level Connections program