The delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor, INC., develops and implements projects including the administration, operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs to the delaware and lehigh…

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor, Inc. a $1.22 million Cooperative Agreement under the Heritage Partnership Program (CFDA 15.939) effective September 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026. The award supports the organization's development and implementation of projects related to the administration, operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs of the Delaware and Lehigh Towpath Trail, a 165-mile heritage corridor in eastern Pennsylvania. The funding enables the provision of educational and interpretive services that connect local communities with the region's historical and cultural assets.

In addition to trail infrastructure activities, the cooperative agreement supports financial assistance to the region and organizational staffing necessary to bolster the local economy and advance environmental stewardship objectives within the designated National Heritage Area. These products and services align with the Heritage Partnership Program's core mission to preserve nationally significant cultural, historical, scenic, and natural resources while promoting public participation in heritage preservation, conservation, education, and outdoor recreation activities. The award reflects the NPS's continued investment in heritage area management entities that serve as coordinating bodies for cultural and environmental stewardship across their respective corridors.

The delaware and lehigh national heritage corridor, INC., develops and implements projects including the administration, operations, maintenance, construction, and repairs to the delaware and lehigh towpath trail, providing educational and interpretative services, providing financial support to the region and staff, bolstering the local economy.