Friday, August 27, 2010
Trails Grants Awarded
KENTUCKY...
More than $1 million in grants is being handed out across the state for trails that will be used for recreational hiking, biking and horseback riding.
First lady Jane Beshear announced the grants Thursday.
The grant money is from the Federal Highway Administration's Trails Program. Winners of the grants must match the amount requested to receive a 50 percent reimbursement on approved projects.
Among the projects being funded are trails in Pine Mountain State Resort Park; Pennyrile State Forest; Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill; and Red River Gorge.
More than $1 million in grants is being handed out across the state for trails that will be used for recreational hiking, biking and horseback riding.
First lady Jane Beshear announced the grants Thursday.
The grant money is from the Federal Highway Administration's Trails Program. Winners of the grants must match the amount requested to receive a 50 percent reimbursement on approved projects.
Among the projects being funded are trails in Pine Mountain State Resort Park; Pennyrile State Forest; Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill; and Red River Gorge.