Several trails in the region were promised provincial funding this morning.

Conservation and Climate Minister Sarah Guillemard says nearly $900,000 has been granted for recreational trail projects throughout the province following a first round of applications for the 2020-21 Trails Manitoba Grant Program.

Trails Manitoba has selected the first projects approved under the program, which has been funded by the Manitoba government through the Manitoba Trails Improvement Endowment Fund and the Manitoba Trails Improvement Fund - Rural. These funds are part of an overall $10 million investment by the province in trails during the past year in partnership with Trails Manitoba and the Winnipeg Foundation, and they will generate revenue year after year to support the creation, maintenance and enhancement of recreational trails across Manitoba.

The successful applicants for the Trails Grant for Manitoba cover 35 projects including new trails to be developed as well as enhancements and amenities for existing trails.

Carman will receive $22,419.96 to extend its community pathway system. The Stanley Trail Association is getting $75,000 towards its proposed Morden-Stanley-Winkler access trail, a network that will connect the two cities and municipalities.

Click here to see the complete list of recipients.