Foundation / Corporation
Trail Town Program®, a project of The Progress Fund with funding from the Richard King Mellon Foundation
12/15/14
Grants of up to $5,000 to Pennsylvania and Maryland community organizations, municipalities, non-profits, or collaborative partnerships for infrastructure projects to enhance the visitor experience in Trail Towns along the Great Allegheny Passage. Projects include improved trailheads and park areas, directional and interpretive signage, scenic and town views, kiosks, and public art.
This grant can be utilized toward supporting or completing existing projects or helping jumpstart new projects.
GrantWatch ID#: 148491
Up to $5,000
Before starting your grant application, please review the funding source's website listed below for updates/changes/addendums/conferences/LOIs.
Will Prince
wprince@progressfund.org
The Progress Fund
425 West Pittsburgh Street
Greensburg, PA 15601
USA: Maryland; Pennsylvania
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