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Craven County funds combine with private grant to invest $60,000 in school athletics

Craven County Board of Commissioners · March 16, 2026
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Summary

Craven County’s Partners in Education announced a $60,000 investment in local school athletic programs, combining $30,000 from the county with a $30,000 Harold Bate Foundation grant; principals said funds will support flooring, field maintenance and weight-room upgrades.

Suzanne Gifford, executive director of Craven County Partners in Education, told commissioners that $30,000 in county matching funds plus a $30,000 grant from the Harold Bate Foundation will provide a $60,000 investment in athletic programs across Craven County schools. “The 30,000 in matching funds from Craven County, combined with 30,000 grant from the Harold Bate Foundation, is being used for a total investment of $60,000 in our Craven County school system athletic programs,” Gifford said.

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