State Officials are making some three million dollars in matching grants available to communities and local groups for the purpose of protecting open space in their communities.
“Through DEM’s Local Open Space Grant Program, the state is helping preserve Rhode Island’s natural resources for future generations,” said Governor McKee. “Increasing the public’s access to the outdoors by preserving precious open space benefits the residents of our communities and helps Rhode Island become a more resilient place.”
The grant program officially opens on August 1 and everything has to be into state officials by October 27. Awards of up to 400 thousand dollars will be made depending on the project.
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
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