Recreation, Parks And Cultural Activities Awards FY21 Community Matching Fund Projects

Press release from the City of Alexandria:

Nov 9, 2020 at 8:11 AM

Recreation, Parks and Cultural
Activities Awards FY21 Community Matching Fund Projects

For Immediate Release: November 9,
2020

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities
(RPCA) established the Community Matching Fund (Fund) with the approval of the
FY 2017-FY 2026 Capital Improvement Budget. The Fund allows 1:1 matching awards
in an amount up to $25,000. Any community group that lives and/or works in the
City of Alexandria can apply for the matching fund. The group must demonstrate
in their proposal a capacity to build a stronger and healthier community
through park and recreation facility improvements.

The Fund is a component of RPCA's PARKnership Program, which
oversees partnerships for the development, design, construction and operation
of recreational and park facilities and/or programs.

RPCA is pleased to announce the recipients of the FY2021
Community Matching Funds, as follows:

Lynhaven Gateway Park Improvements
Applicant: Lynhaven Citizens Association
Project
Description: This project will provide park improvements consistent with the Pocket
Park Improvement Plan, including leveling the central
mound, installing electrical power, and placing seating and picnic tables.
Total
Project Cost: $16,000
Total
City Contribution: $8,000

Luckett Field Batting Cages
Applicant:
Alexandria Little League
Project
Description: This project will help to meet citywide demand for ballfield
facilities by adding two batting cages located on the side of the first and
third baselines as recommended in the Luckett
Field Park Improvement Plan.
Total
Project Cost: $19,900
Proposed
Total City Contribution: $9,950

The organizations must fundraise the full amount needed to
complete the project within one year. If the organization cannot meet the
fundraising goal, the City will rescind the award and the funds will return to
the City’s Community Matching Fund to be allocated in the upcoming fiscal year.

For information about the Community Matching Fund, visit
alexandriava.gov/92701 or contact Lucresha Murphy at Lucresha.Murphy@alexandriava.gov
or 703.746.5489.

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