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Local Trails Program Receives County Grant

BEND, OR -- Deschutes Trails Coalition (DTC) says a $600,000 grant will support trail infrastructure projects in Deschutes County. 

In early 2022, the coalition proposed County Commissioners invest a portion of Transient Room Tax (TRT) funds to support trails and trail-related infrastructure throughout Deschutes County. The Commissioners unanimously voted to contribute $600,000 of TRT funds toward this purpose. The DTC used these funds to develop the Deschutes Trails Coalition Stewardship Grant program.

The coalition sayd the allocation acknowledges the value trails bring to the local and regional economy, and recognizes that increased use and other factors are taking a toll on our trails. They believe existing and predicted funding sources are insufficient to address the basic maintenance needed to sustain our trails in their current state, let alone the growing deferred maintenance backlog.

Funds may be used for a broad range of projects, or individual phases of complex projects, including: environmental analysis, design, construction, and project implementation. Entities eligible to apply include non-profit organizations, federal, state, and local land management agencies, and businesses that partner with a land management agency or non-profit organization with a trail-related mission.

The grant application period will open September 12 with applications due October 5. Potential applicants are encouraged to contact DTC early in the process to discuss proposed projects. There will be an informational session hosted September 1, from noon to 1:00pm.

For more information about the DTC Stewardship Grant, please visit DTC's website.

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