The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Corporation for National & Community Service: AmeriCorps Competetive Grant
Recovery Go Green Initiative
- Project Description:
- The Recovery Go Green Initiative, led by LPRD, will provide $261,985 to fund 16 FT and 8 HT AmeriCorps Members working with the following partners: LPRD - Rec. Ctrs, Arborist, Trails, Stronger Safer Neighborhoods, NE Forestry; NE Game & Parks, Community CROPS, PWU - Recycling, Health Dept. - Environmental Public Health, American Red Cross - Disaster Preparedness, Special Olympics & Downtown Lincoln Association. The project will focus on rehabing Lincoln's core neighborhoods, address the needs of our tree canopy and parks, provide environmental and energy efficiency education, and more. Cash match requirements are lowered from $3,700 to $2,600 for each FT member. All partners have committed to the match.
- Estimated Cost:
- $261,985
- Project Sponsor:
- City of Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department
- Project Contact:
- Kathryne Burklund - 441-4900
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Contact Information
Chad Blahak, P.E., MBA
Stimulus Projects Coordinator
Public Works & Utilities Department
555 South 10th Street, Suite 203
Lincoln, Nebraska 68508
Phone: (402) 441-7548
cblahak@lincoln.ne.gov
