In June of 2018 the Trail was awarded 1.4 million from the appropriations of Senator Geoff Hansen. This money has been earmarked for the paved shoulders in Pentwater, and Longbridge. The remaining is being held for matching funds when grants are received.

Donations from the public received to date have reached 70,000.

It is estimated that after potential grants 2million will need to be raised. However, as more grants become available they are applied for and this amount may be lessoned.