The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) shares a reminder below of the upcoming 10/16 application date for the Recreation Economy for Rural Communities program. The deadline has been extended to 11/13 for communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. ORR has supported rural communities in this program with over $125,000 in implementation funding and is grateful for the partnership of US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), USDA Forest Service, and Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) in helping illustrate the value of outdoor recreation to community and economic health.
Autumn is here and so is the application deadline for US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) program! 🍂 Apply by October 16, 2024 or, if your community has been impacted by Hurricane Helene, the deadline is extended to November 13. Selected RERC participants will receive planning assistance for environmentally friendly community development and Main Street revitalization, primarily through the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources. 🌳 https://bit.ly/4dIrOSj