Clayton County Conservation has been awarded a CAT grant.
The Enhance Iowa Board has awarded over three million dollars in Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grants to projects in 10 communities, The board has also awarded a $350,000 Sports Tourism Grant to Newton Community Events, Inc, to promote the NASCAR race weekend at the Iowa Speedway in Newton.
Clayton County Conservation’s grant of $220,000 will go towards the construction of a mile of paved trail to create the first segment of a two-mile loop trail connection between the existing termini of the Pony Hollow Trail. The trail extension will separate users from vehicle traffic on Highway 13. The total cost of the project is nearly one-point-one million dollars.
The Enhance Iowa Program provides financial incentives to communities for the construction of recreational, cultural, educational or entertainment facilities that enhance the quality of life in Iowa. To date, 149 CAT grants have been awarded by the board, totaling over $50 million.
photo courtesy of Clayton County Conservation/FB
