Next Level Trails Awards

Next Level Trails, the largest infusion of trail funding in state history, will invest $150 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 73 projects, including 41 regionally significant projects and 32 locally significant projects.
• Invested $120 million in Next Level Trails grant funding, combined with $71.3 million in local match value for a total investment of $191.3 million in trails in Indiana.
• Partnered with local units of government and non-profits to develop more than 190 miles of trail in 49 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.

Round Three Awards

• 38 trail projects, including 17 regionally significant and 21 locally significant projects, announced in April 2022.
• More than $65.7 million in Next Level Trails grant funding, combined with $37.4 million in local match value, will invest a total of $103.1 million.
• More than 77 miles of trail to be developed in 34 Indiana counties.

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