7D: From Grant to Groundwork: Advancing Accessible Trails Through Funding and Community Engagement

Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Celebrating connections means making sure every trail is open to everyone. In this interactive session, learn in a case study format how the City of Greeley secured a Rails-to-Trails grant to fund an accessibility audit of an existing multiuse trail. Working with a consultant team and a community task force, the project blended funding strategy, technical audits, and lived experience to plan real-world improvements. Participants will gain insights into crafting successful funding applications, best accessibility practices based on findings, as well as strategies for incorporating community engagement into actionable accessibility audits.

Experience Level: Entry Level/Early Career, Intermediate