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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Three counties in central North Carolina are among the recipients of nearly $10 million in parks and recreation grants, the governor’s office said.
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According to the Office of the North Carolina Governor, $9.8 million will be used to fund 25 parks and recreation projects across the state. The funding is provided by the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, which is administered by North Carolina State Parks, a division of the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Officials selected the 25 projects among 42 applicants seeking to acquire land, develop new recreation facilities, or improve existing parks. The largest grant amount is $500,000 according to the governor’s office.
The governor’s office said the Town of Nashville in Nash County was chosen to receive the maximum $500,000 grant for the Stoney Creek Environmental Park project.
According to the governor’s office, the City of Dunn in Harnett County also received the maximum $500,000 for improvements to C.B. Codrington Park.
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The City of Creedmoor in Granville received $238,323 for the Creedmoor Community Center project, according to the governor’s office.
The governor’s office said each recipient is required to match the funds of the grant amount.
“North Carolina’s natural beauty and outdoor recreation help make our state such a great place to live, work, and visit,” Gov. Josh Stein said in a statement. “These investments will support local economies, help bring more visitors to our state, and improve North Carolinians’ health and quality of life.”
NCDNCR Secretary Pamela Cashwell said in a statement, “Our communities thrive when they are able to strengthen public health and improve quality of life for their residents. These grants bring much-needed parks, trails, and recreational facilities and a chance for people to connect with their neighbors.”
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