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Naturally Lewis Awards $64,000 in Community Economic
Development Program Funds to Local Businesses & Community Projects
Published: July 31, 2024 at
02:45 p.m.
By: Press Release from Naturally Lewis
Naturally Lewis, Inc. Awards $64,000 in Community
Economic Development Program Funds to Local Businesses & Community Projects
LEWIS COUNTY, NY- Naturally
Lewis, Inc., on behalf of the Lewis County Development Corporation, is
excited to announce a total of $64,000 in Community Economic Development
Program Funds have been awarded to local businesses and projects, through
the Community Connections Fund and Small Things, Big Impacts Fund. The
total economic impact of these projects is $182,000.
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
following projects, of twelve applications, were awarded Community
Connections funds toward their projects:
o Village of Castorland was awarded $30,000 to assist with
the development of village owned green space into a Heritage Park to
include new park structures, site furnishings and construction of a walking
trail.
o Village of Port Leyden was awarded $30,000 to assist with
the enhancement of the Port Leyden Park to include a new multi-functional pavilion
and sustainable landscaping.
Both
of these projects actively engaged with the public to ensure that they were
meeting the needs of the community and demonstrate a dedication towards
bringing the community together in public places. Together, these projects
have a total economic impact of $155,000.
The Small Things,
Big Impacts Fund promotes small improvements that produce big results,
without a huge financial investment; in 2024 this opportunity will support
Lewis County businesses in enhancing their visibility through creative
means in the community. The following businesses have received funding from
the Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, in its third quarter:
·
Little Village Mushrooms
(Lowville)
funding to assist with exterior signage - $1,000
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Crown Jules Realty
(Croghan)
funding to assist with rebranding - $1,000
·
North Country Cycle
Works (Carthage) funding to assist with exterior signage - $1,000
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3 Willows Event Center
(Lyons
Falls) funding to assist with exterior signage - $1,000
Together, these
projects have a total economic impact of $27,000. Applications for the
Small Things, Big Impacts Fund are remaining open through September 26, 2024 with $7,600 in remaining funding.
For more information
about Naturally Lewis’ grant opportunities, including the Community Connections
Fund and Small Things, Big Impacts Fund, visit www.naturallylewis.com/growing-opportunities/cedf.
Village of Castorland Community Park
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