13-03-2025
Gov. Beshear awards some western KY towns over $540K in grants
HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – Governor Andy Beshear awarded $543,374 in grant funding to some local western Kentucky towns to repair, enhance and promote projects that boost the quality of life in Kentucky communities while attracting visitors from across the commonwealth and around the world.
'Our Kentucky Trail Town communities play a big role in contributing to Kentucky's $13.8 billion tourism industry, highlighting the best outdoor recreational experiences across the commonwealth,' said Gov. Beshear. 'This funding provides the resources to create unforgettable experiences, share unique stories, highlight the beauty of our natural resources and welcome more people to experience the warmth and charm of our New Kentucky Home.'
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Here are the Trail Town grant award recipients in the Eyewitness News coverage area:
$30,000 – Dawson Springs
$26,400 – Livermore
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Officials explain last year, Gov. Beshear signed legislation allocating $720,000 in funding to support a new Kentucky Trail Town grant program. Certified Kentucky Trail Towns are eligible for up to $30,000 in funding for recreational projects, including trail development and maintenance, project enhancements and marketing efforts.
The Kentucky Trail Town program is a tourism and economic development program designed to provide a strategic plan for communities to capitalize on recreation opportunities. Each Trail Town has made the public commitment to share their outdoor opportunities, culture, history and stories with guests seeking adventure.
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