WHEATON, Md. — The Montgomery Parks Foundation is pleased to announce five grants, totaling $85,000, that will be awarded to Montgomery Parks to support a variety of programs and projects in the county. Grants will support initiatives including art and special programming for seniors and teens.
“The Foundation greatly appreciates the support of its donors which enables us to provide funding for these exciting and important initiatives,” said Katie Rictor, executive director of the Montgomery Parks Foundation. “We know park visitors and program participants will really enjoy the new amenities and opportunities afforded by these grants.”
Grants will be awarded for the following initiatives:
- Art in the Parks: A new mural will be created and installed on the Park Activity Building in Glenmont Local Park in Silver Spring.
- Oak Tree Carvings: Artists will transform and preserve two oak trees into works of art.
- Enhanced Senior Programming: New programming will be developed and offered to people 55+.
- Trail Ambassadors Program: This grant supports an ongoing program that introduces young people to the parks’ trail system and mountain biking.
- Teen Program: Funding will support a new internship program, Teens Engaged in Environmental Stewardship (T.E.E.N.S) to introduce high school students to green careers.
Grant recipients have one year to execute the projects. Visit the Montgomery Parks Foundation website for more information about the foundation and opportunities to support Montgomery Parks initiatives. Projects supported by these grants are made possible through generous donations from park supporters.
About The Montgomery Parks Foundation:
The Montgomery Parks Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that champions Montgomery County Parks cultivating financial support and public engagement of county residents and businesses as members, donors, sponsors, and advocates.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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