Let's Bring Your Grace Trail to Life
Learn what it takes to bring a Grace Trail to your community—from your first conversation through design, installation, and launch.
Every Trail Starts With A Conversation
We begin by understanding your goals, your site, and the people the trail is meant to serve. Every decision that follows is shaped around those conversations.
If you're ready to begin, start the questionnaire below. If you'd like to learn more about the process first, keep scrolling.
The Journey to Your Grace Trail
Every Grace Trail is brought to life through collaboration. Local champions lead the project in their community, while Grace Trail provides the licensed framework, guidance, and experience along the way.
Step 1
Share Your Vision
Your Role
Tell us about your community, the people you hope to serve, and the location you're exploring.
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Complete the initial questionnaire and share what inspired you to explore a Grace Trail.
Our Support​
​Once we receive your inquiry, we'll:
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Review your questionnaire.
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Schedule a Discovery Call.
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Learn about your vision, community, and goals.
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Walk through the process and next steps together.
Step 2
Plan Your Project
Your Role
Review the Installation Guide and Non-Binding Term Sheet.
Begin identifying your proposed location, local leadership, community partners, funding opportunities, and the resources needed to bring your Grace Trail to life.
Our Support​
As you review the guide, we'll:
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Answer questions about the Installation Guide and partnership.
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Discuss project readiness, local planning, and funding considerations.
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Receive your signed Non-Binding Term Sheet when you're ready to move forward.
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Begin preparing your tailored License Agreement and onboarding materials.
Step 3
Design Your Trail
Your Role
Share your proposed trail layout using photographs, an existing site map, or a simple hand-drawn sketch.
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Complete the License Prep Form and submit your proposed sign wording, trail layout, and any sponsor logos for review.
Our Support​
We'll help you:​
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Review and approve your trail design to ensure it aligns with Grace Trail brand standards.
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Provide site-specific design guidance and sign placement recommendations.
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Finalize your approved trail design for your License Agreement.
Step 4
Build and Install
Your Role
Coordinate the local installation by preparing the site, printing approved signage, working with local vendors, and bringing your Grace Trail to life.​
Our Support​
We'll provide:​
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Finalized printer-ready signage files.
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Sign specifications and installation resources.
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Installation guidance and practical support.
Step 5
Open and Share Your Trail
Your Role
Introduce the Grace Trail to your community through outreach, local media, partnerships, and an opening celebration.
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Recognize the people and organizations that helped make the Trail possible, and begin creating opportunities for the community to use it.
Our Support​
We'll help you:​
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Plan and promote your opening celebration.
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Welcome your trail into the Grace Trail network with a listing on GraceTrail.com.
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Share milestones through Grace Trail communication channels.
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Connect with the Grace Trail licensee community.
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Continue supporting your trail as it grows and serves your community.
Every Community Makes It Their Own
See how communities across the country have brought Grace Trail to life.
“Grace Trail gives our students, faculty, and community members a way to walk the talk, taking meaningful steps toward reflection, resilience, and self-care. We’re proud to support this holistic approach to mental health on our campus.”
— Marcelo Suárez-Orozco
Chancellor, University of Massachusetts Boston