EPA Awards $340K to the Northeast KCK Heritage Trail

Published on July 12, 2024

On July 11, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that $20 million was awarded to communities across the country through the Innovative Water Workforce Development Grant Program.

Groundwork Northeast Revitalization Group (Groundwork NRG) has received $340,000 of this funding to invest in the NE KCK Heritage Trail that will parallel parts of Jersey Creek. The NE KCK Heritage Trail is a shared use walking and bicycling path that will connect the Quindaro Townsite to Kaw Point.

Last year, the Unified Government received $1.2 million from Mid-America Regional Council (MARC) to fund the first phase of the trail. Construction of this phase is expected to be completed in Spring 2026.

Read the EPA Press Release

About the NE KCK Heritage Trail

The NE KCK Heritage Trail Project includes the planning and conceptual design of a physical trail - bridging historic Kaw Point to the Quindaro Townsite and highlighting the rich culture and history of NE KCK along its route.