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Metro East Park and Recreation District
Priority Paths Grant Program


MEPRD has committed a total of $3,000,000 to the FY 2026 Priority Paths Grant Program. This special-purpose program is designed to accelerate the development of high-priority regional trail segments, focusing on closing critical gaps within the interconnected trail network.


FY 2026 Grant Application 
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Applications are accepted starting July 9, 2025, at 7:30 a.m. — May 29, 2026, at 3:00 p.m.

Eligible applicants include Madison County Transit (MCT) and St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD).

Development of complete, contiguous shared-use paths (min. 10' wide) within defined 'Priority Path Zones.'

Total budget $3 Million. Awards up to $1.5 Million or 40% of project costs.

No awards have been issued to date. Recipients will be listed here as approvals occur.

Call (618) 346-4905 or send us a message


FY 2026 Priority Paths Grant
Program Funding

Balance of FY26 Program Funds (Oct. 2025)

Total Budget:
$3,000,000.00
0 Pending:
- $0.00
0 Awarded:
- $0.00
Remaining:
$3,000,000.00
DISCLAIMER: Pending and remaining funds are subject to change. Check back for updates. Updated 10/1/2025.

Grant Programs

  Park & Trail Grant
  Community Planning
  Event Sponsorship
  Priority Paths