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Naturally Lewis Opens Community Connections Grant Applications
With $60,000 In Available Funding
Published: April 05, 2024 at
07:45 a.m.
By: Press Release from Naturally Lewis
Naturally Lewis Opens Community Connections Grant Applications
With $60,000 In Available Funding
LEWIS COUNTY - Naturally Lewis is
excited to open applications to its Community Connections Fund, of the
Community Economic Development Program. The aim of the Community
Connections Fund is to strengthen ties within the community, to develop
relationships, and to spur economic growth and development through the
creation and enhancement of public gathering places and services. The
Community Connections Fund is seeking programs or projects that create a
“good sense of place” and contribute to Lewis County placemaking efforts.
“We're excited
about the potential for these funds to drive meaningful change in our
communities," said Jenna Lauraine, Programs & Partnerships
Director at Naturally Lewis. "We look forward to seeing proposals that
creatively enhance public spaces and promote stronger community
connections, ultimately contributing to the overall well-being of Lewis
County."
Key details about
the Community Connections Fund:
 Eligibility:
501(c)(3) non-profit organizations, municipalities
and schools
Focus:
The program or project must strengthen ties within the community, develop
relationships, and spur economic growth and development through the
creation and enhancement of public gathering places.
Grant
Awards: Two $30,000 Awards or one $60,000 Award
Applications
Open: April 1, 2024
 Application
Deadline: June 13, 2024
The Community
Connections Fund is dedicated to placemaking efforts, aiming to enhance
public gathering places and services that contribute to a "good sense of
place" in Lewis County. Eligible projects must align with at least one
of the following placemaking facets: access & linkages, comfort &
image, users & activities, and sociability. Applicants are required to
demonstrate sustainability given this is a one-time grant; funding cannot
be rewarded for retroactive projects or projects that have already started.
Two grants of $30,000 each or one grant of $60,000 will be awarded to
eligible applicants.
The application
period is now open, and eligible applicants are invited to submit their
entries before the deadline on June 13, 2024. For more information about
the Naturally Lewis Community Connections Fund, including eligibility
criteria and application guidelines, please visit naturallylewis.com/growing-opportunities/community-connections-fund.
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:
The Lewis County
Development Corporation created the Community Economic Development Program
in 2022 with funds made available through a Host Community Agreement
between Number 3 Wind and the Lewis County Development Corporation. The Lewis
County Community Economic Development Program is the mechanism for
investing in initiatives that build a great quality of life, sustainable
employment and collaborative plans that make Lewis County a community to
thrive at work and at home.
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