Northern New England towns to get outdoor recreation boost
Associated Press 1 hr ago
FARMINGTON, Maine (AP) Communities and organizations around northern New England will benefit from more than $300,000 in grants that are designed to help more people get outdoors for recreation.
The money is from the Northern Forest Destination Development Initiative, which is a project of the Northern Forest Center in collaboration with Northeastern Vermont Development Association and Northeast Kingdom Collaborative. The Northern Border Regional Commission is also supporting the effort.
The money is going to groups such as High Peaks Alliance in Farmington, Maine. The group will receive $50,000 to improve accessibility of trails and train trail stewards, organizers said.
MILAN — The Nansen Ski Club has been awarded a $40,000 grant through the Northern Forest Center to create two small ski jumping hills next to the big Nansen Ski
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“For the second year in a row, this unique partnership has identified crucial projects in our region that support what those of us who live here have known for a long time, that this is
theplace to recreate outdoors and to build a business that enables outstanding experiences for both returning visitors and new friends,” said Rich Grogan, executive director of the Northern Border Regional Commission.
The $317,526 granted this year leverages matching funds and in-kind project support for a total $515,491 investment in community-based outdoor recreation amenities. Coupled with 10 grants awarded in 2020, the initiative’s support for outdoor recreation infrastructure in the region totals $619,317 in grant funds toward a total $1.1 million investment in recreation projects.
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