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Area communities are among the recipients of the latest round of Kentucky Trail Towns grant funding from the state.
Governor Andy Beshear on Thursday announced that more than $540,000 in funds were awarded to 19 Kentucky cities for recreational projects such as trail development and maintenance, project enhancements, and marketing efforts.
“These grants will help improve, enhance, and promote projects that boost the quality of life in local communities while attracting visitors near and far,” said Governor Beshear during Thursday’s Team Kentucky Update.
The City of Elizabethtown received $25,000, which according to a release from the governor’s office will go towards “trail enhancements, promotion of local events, and signage installation.” Cave City and Horse Cave received $30,000, as did the City of Munfordville.
“I’m excited to see how these communities will continue to provide these new and incredible experiences and show off the best of our new Kentucky home,” Beshear said.
The Kentucky Trail Towns program was established in 2024 with an initial investment from the state of $720,000, which the governor;s office says builds off of the state’s economic momentum including with the tourism industry. Learn more about the Kentucky Trail Towns program at kentuckytourism.com.
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