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FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday,
February 8, 2006
Contact:
Mary
Ann O’Garro,
Thurston
County
Public Health and Social Services,
360-786-5581 Ext. 17038#
Grant Money Available
for Active Communities Projects
Olympia-
Continuing efforts to encourage healthy lifestyles, the Thurston County Public
Health & Social Services Department is making grant funding available for
neighborhood-based projects that support walking and bicycling.
A total of $50,000 is being provided to support collaborative projects
that will create more active-friendly residential areas within
Thurston
County
.
Grants
of up to $5,000 will be awarded to eligible organizations that propose ways
to:
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Create neighborhood-based walking or bicycle clubs that
offer physical activity programs to area residents.
·
Add features or enhancements to neighborhoods that
improve the ability of area residents to live a more active lifestyle.
Grant
funds are available through the Steps to a Healthier WA in
Thurston
County
program, administered by the Thurston County Public Health & Social
Services Department in partnership with the Washington State Department of
Health. Funding will be awarded
through a competitive process. Interested
parties must follow application guidelines to apply.
Application
materials and detailed information can be found on the Thurston County Public
Health and Social Services website at www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/steps
Interested
parties may also call Mary Ann O’Garro at 360-786-5581 Ext. 17038#.
The deadline for Active Communities grant applications
is March 3, 2006.
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