For Immediate Release: June 20, 2017
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 part of RPCA's PARKnership Program, a program that 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 FY18 funds, as follows:
- Compost Processing Centers
Organization: Compost Alex
Project Description: This project will construct pilot
processing sites that can process food waste material locally. These sites also
act as a demonstration of the community’s ability to properly compost food waste.
As the number of food waste drop-off contributors continues to grow, they will
be bettered informed and able to be involved in the community composting system
that they directly influence.
Matching
Fund Contribution: $12,000
Total Project Cost: $26,000
- Witter Softball Field Upgrades
Organization: TC Williams High
School Softball Boosters
Project Description: This project will
enhance Witter fields to respond to growing softball program and site use.
Enhancements include: dugout gutters
installation, press box purchase and installation, permanent fencing for bullpens, bleacher
canopies, and dugout fencing.
Matching Fund Contribution: $15,000
Total Project Cost: $55,000
- Ben
Brenman Ballfield Enhancements
Organization: Alexandria Little
League
Project Description: The project
includes the construction of a new scoreboard and the addition of a linear
split batting cage on the first base side of the diamond outside of the fields
fence line. Currently, Alexandria Little league has access to only one City
owned field with a scoreboard and working batting cages.
Matching Fund Contribution: $25,000
Total Project Cost: $50,000
- Nancy Dunning Garden
Applicant: Patricia and Kate Moran
Project Description: The Nancy Dunning Garden, located at the
corner of Mt. Vernon Ave and Commonwealth, will be a place for peace and
reflection amidst the bustle and prosperity of the neighborhood. Site
improvements will include new paving and seating.
Matching Fund Contribution: $24,000
Total Project Cost: $50,000
- Colasanto
Pool Site Improvements
Applicant: Del Ray Gateway Project
Project Description: The old Colasanto pool has been closed since
2010. Since then, the old pool has remained a visual eyesore and dead space at
the intersection that welcomes people into Del Ray. The matching fund will
provide money for site activation including a ping pong table, bollard removal,
fence realignment, chairs/hammock, shade structure, and tricycle track. The
City and Applicant are working towards a long-term project that aims to convert
the pool to a sprayground. The items purchased through the matching fund
project will not preclude future site re-development and can remain on the site
after the spray ground conversion is complete.
Matching Fund Contribution: $24000
Total Project Cost: $50,000
The organizations must fundraise the full amount needed to
complete the project within one year. If determined by June 1, 2018 that the
organization cannot meet the fundraising goal, the City will rescind the award
and the City’s matching funds will be for another community group award in the
upcoming fiscal year.
For information, visit the Community Matching Fund website or
contact Dana Wedeles at Dana.Wedeles@alexandriava.gov or
703.746.5491.
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