The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $157,950 Cooperative Agreement under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935) to the Trail Of Tears Assn, a non-profit organization, to encourage public and private participation in the acquisition, planning, development, protection, operation, and maintenance of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. The funding will support the Association's efforts to accelerate trail development, increase public awareness and use of the trail, and strengthen staff capabilities and volunteer engagement in leading the trail's preservation and enhancement. Key activities include travel reimbursement, biannual board meetings, print and digital outreach, trail signage installation, route refinement, and coordination between public and private trail stakeholders. Additionally, the Association will subward funding to the Missouri Humanities Council for an interpretive plan focused on the Missouri segment of the Trail of Tears route. The Cooperative Agreement has an award date of September 15, 2024, and an ultimate completion date of October 31, 2025.
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