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Durham County Matching Grants Program - Approval of FY 2023-24 Grant Cycle in the amount of $100,000
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Date of BOCC Meeting: February 26, 2024
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The Board is requested to approve funding requests for the current cycle of the Durham County Matching Grants Program for two projects totaling $100,000. The Durham County Matching Grants Program for Open Space and Recreation Projects, now in its 33rd year, provides matching funding for local non-profits to pursue projects that protect open space and/or provide recreational opportunities for citizens of Durham County. The projects must be open to the public. The program is funded annually from the County's operating budget, which for FY23-24 totaled $100,000. The program requires a 50% match from applicants, which can include a cash match as well the value of volunteer labor towards producing the project. Over 33 years the Durham County Matching Grants program has supported 128 varied community projects valued at $6.2 million dollars using just over $2 million in county matching funds.
The 2023-24 cycle of the Matching Grants Program includes two applications, for projects totaling $100,000. The Durham Open Space and Trails Commission (DOST) recommended approval of the projects at their meeting on January 17, 2024. The applicants and requested amounts are: Eno River Association for $46,754, and El Futuro for $53,246. The projects are further described in the attached supplemental document with locations shown on the attached map.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This program supports Goal 2 of the strategic plan, "Health and Well-being for All" by increasing the quality of life in Durham County, as well as Goal 4: "Environmental Stewardship and Community Prosperity."
Resource Persons: Brendan Moore, Open Space Land Manager; Celeste Burns, Interim Open Space and Real Estate Manager; Shakira Campbell, Chair, Matching Grants Committee of DOST
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