Two local communities are receiving funding from Recreation Passport Grants. Capac and Casco will both receive money to invest in local parks.
The Village of Capac was awarded $45,000 for improvements to Aldrich Park. Casco Township was awarded $56,200 for the Belle River Park Picnic Area. Sixteen projects were chosen out of 53 entries this year.
The Recreation Passport Grants are funded by revenue from the passports that give Michigan residents unlimited access to state parks throughout the year. The passports can be purchased when renewing vehicle registrations. More than a third of Michigan license plates have the passport sticker.
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Director Dan Eichinger said, “It’s all about getting more people outside, more often, whether you’re going camping for the weekend or enjoying an after-dinner stroll at the neighborhood park.”
Communities can get in the running for future grants by submitting an application by April 1st through the Michigan.gov website.
Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland
