[Durham INC] Free Money to Nonprofits!

[Will Wilson]

Ok, not really, but sort of. After a two-year hiatus, the Durham Open 
Space and Trails Commissions famous matching grants program is back! The 
deadline is coming up fast because of short notice and budget deadlines, 
so please get the word out to your listservs!

Thanks,
Will Wilson
Chair, DOST


Here's some details:

Durham County Open Space Matching Grants
Program Accepting Applications

The Matching Grants Program of the Durham Open Space and Trails 
Commission is accepting applications from nonprofit organizations in 
Durham City and County. The grants are to assist nonprofit organizations 
in preserving open space lands and promoting new or improved 
recreational opportunities for citizens. Eligible projects include, but 
are not limited to:

* Assistance to a local Land Conservancy organization in acquiring an 
environmentally significant natural area in Durham County.

* Assistance to a local Neighborhood Association to develop a “tot lot” 
and playground for the neighborhood and public.

* Assistance to a local Scout Troop to clear and build a trail on 
publicly owned lands.

* Assistance to a Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) to upgrade play 
equipment at a local elementary school that is used by the community.

The application deadline is September 14, 2012.

Contact Bo Gattis, Matching Grants Administrator at 560-0012,
Email matchinggrants at durhamcountync.gov.
Grant guidelines and applications are available online at 
http://budget.durhamcountync.gov.

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