The National Park Service awarded a $2,600,000 Project Grant to the State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources (MD DNR) under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2024. The grant will fund the first phase of the North County Park Project in Greensboro, Maryland, which will develop a new regional park. Key funded elements include constructing an entrance road, parking facilities, pedestrian sidewalks, recreational trails, multipurpose playing fields, a pavilion, comfort station, playground, bike skills course, landscaping, utilities, and associated site amenities. The project aims to enhance public access to outdoor recreation opportunities in the region by October 30, 2028. As a sub-award under this grant, the State of Maryland Executive Office's Volunteer Maryland division plans to place 22 AmeriCorps members at up to 20 service sites to build capacity and expand volunteer-led programs across the state.
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