Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

April 10, 2026

3 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Summit County Trail and Greenway Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Summit County, Ohio

Overview: Communities in Summit County are eligible to receive grant funds for trail projects identified on the Summit County Trails Plan through the Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition's annual grant program.

    Funding

  • Funding is made possible through the leadership of Summit County Executive Ilene Shapiro and Summit County Council
  • Since 2001, Summit County Executive and Council have dedicated funds toward projects identified on the Summit County Trails Plan
  • Leverage ratio: For every $1 of Summit County funds, an additional $12 is leveraged in federal, state and local investment

    Eligible Projects

    Projects must be identified on the Summit County Trails Plan and connect to:
  • Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail
  • Summit Metro Parks' Bike & Hike Trail
  • Other regional and local trail networks

    Past Funded Projects

  • Summit Metro Parks' water trails signage
  • Bath Township's North Fork Preserve of Bath entry sign and kiosk
  • City of Cuyahoga Falls' Swain Maple Sugaring Trail
  • City of Barberton's stormwater and Towpath Trail amenities study

    Contact

    George Ebey
  • Phone: (330) 374-5657
  • Email: gebey@ohioeriecanal.org

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Obtain Application: Download the 2026 grant cycle application from www.ohioeriecanal.org

2. Prepare Submission: Print 2 copies of the completed grant application

3. Submit: Mail application to:
- Ohio & Erie Canalway Coalition
- Attention: Summit County Trail and Greenway Coordinator
- 47 W. Exchange Street
- Akron, Ohio 44308

4. Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by April 10, 2026

Questions

Contact George Ebey at (330) 374-5657 or gebey@ohioeriecanal.org for questions regarding the grant application or process.

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

recreationenvironmental-conservationcommunity-development

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