Board authorizes phase-1 application for Lilly Endowment Community Parks Initiative
Oct 7, 2026
Staff briefed the board on the Lilly Endowment Community Parks Initiative ($400 million statewide). Chesterton is eligible for a $100,000 phase-1 planning award (deadline Oct. 30); phase-2 implementation awards can reach up to $2,750,000. The board authorized staff to proceed with a phase-1 application and consider hiring grant-writing help.
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The Chesterton Parks Board authorized staff to apply for phase 1 of the Lilly Endowment Community Parks Initiative, a statewide grant opportunity that could bring planning and implementation funds to town parks.
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