WHAT:
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism will award $3.85 million in Outdoor Recreation Grants to 20 counties across the state. These grants, provided through the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program (ORGP), support the development of public outdoor recreation facilities and fall into two categories: Facilities for Underdeveloped Neighborhoods (FUN) Park grants and matching grants.
WHO:
Shea Lewis, Secretary, Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
Katherine Andrews, Director, Arkansas Office of Outdoor Recreation
Terrance Youngblood, Director, Outdoor Recreation Grants Program
Representatives from awarded cities and local communities
WHEN:
March 6 at 10 a.m.
WHERE:
Diamond Room, Division of Heritage Building
1100 North Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
DETAILS:
Since its inception, the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program has provided $55.47 million in matching grants since 1988 and $17.4 million in FUN Park grants since 1991. These funds have enriched the quality of life for Arkansans statewide by increasing access to outdoor recreation and strengthening local economies.
Outdoor Recreation Grants Program
The Outdoor Recreation Grants Program (ORGP) resides within the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism’s Office of Outdoor Recreation and is tasked with the promotion and facilitation of public outdoor recreation in Arkansas. To help accomplish these goals, the ORGP offers technical and funding assistance for land acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities to local governments throughout the state. Funding for matching and FUN Park grants is provided by a portion of the Real Estate Transfer Tax administered by the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration. Visit https://adpht.arkansas.gov/office-of-outdoor-recreation/arkansas-outdoor-grants to learn more about the ORGP or call Terrance Youngblood at 501-682-1227.
