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N('. Traffic Safety Grant Application Period The N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program is accepting grant applications to fund programs aimed at preventing traffic deaths and injuries on North Carolina roads. Applications will be accepted from Jan. 1-31. Grants are open to non-profit organizations, local and state law enforcement, hospitals, state agencies and other groups proposing data-driven measures that advance traffic safety. Grants awarded will be for the 2024 federal fiscal year from Oct.1, 2023-Sept. 30, 2024. A list of federal fiscal year 2023 grants (https://www.ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/safety/ghsp/Documents/ community-grants.pdf) is available online. Organizations interested in applying for a NCGHSP grant can learn more about the application process online via the Connect NCDOT Website. . Interested applicants may also call 919-814-3650 with questions. NC Year of the Trail In 2021, North Carolina's General Assembly passed a bill designating 2023 as NC Year of the Trail. This effort was led by Representative Hugh Blackwell/Burke County and the Great Trails State Coalition. The bill makes law recognizing and celebrating North Carolina's comprehensive network of public trails (on land and in water and greenways constructed and managed by local, State, and federal agencies and non- profit partners. Trails and greenways are a vital part of community infrastructure, providing significant health, economic, and transportation benefits, and are the cornerstone of North Carolina's $11.8 billion outdoor recreation industry. Working collaboratively with NC State Parks, the NC Department of Transportation, and other partners across the state, the Great Trails State Coalition has developed an informative and engaging campaign that will reach all of North Carolina through multiple communication channels, including social media, ad- vertising, events, and newsletters, delivering content and stories about the positive impacts of trails in communities across the state. The campaign aims to inspire people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds to use trails, boost outdoor recreation tourism, advance inclusion and diversity on trails, promote safe and responsible use of trails, and recognize the contributions of volunteers in building and maintaining trails. During 2023, the Great Trails State Coalition will share videos and content telling stories about trails and people in North Carolina. We will provide examples of how trails are impacting local communities and changing lives for the better, along with how trails are built and how to get more trails where you live. Look for events in every county, including special events in State Parks, guided trail experiences, clean- ups, celebrations, and more. Through our social channels and on our website, it will be easy, fun, and in- formative to follow along with everything happening and stay engaged. For more information, visit https://greattrailsnc.com/ and follow on social media @greattrailsnc. Help spread the word about Year of the Trail!