[Archived] 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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