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East Canton to apply for NatureWorks grant to help pay for playground equipment
Summary
Council passed a resolution to apply for a 2026 NatureWorks grant; staff said the grant could cover roughly 75% of playground equipment costs (about $15,000 on a $20,000 quote) and asked council to adopt a resolution authorizing the application before the July 15 deadline.
Council members authorized a resolution to apply for the 2026 NatureWorks grant and discussed details for a proposed playground equipment purchase. Miss Riggs, the staff member handling the application, told council the application deadline had been extended to July 15 and that the grant typically reimburses projects; she asked for a council resolution and copies of minutes and supporting paperwork for the submission.
Miss Riggs said the project-specific quote discussed in meeting materials was about $20,000 for equipment. She said the NatureWorks program could award approximately 75% of that amount (about $15,000), leaving a local match of roughly $5,000. Miss Riggs stated that the grant often operates on a reimbursement basis and that she would confirm whether the village can use the funds retroactively or must spend within a specified project window.
Council agreed to schedule a short special meeting with staff (including Henry and Chair Brian Quinn) to finalize paperwork before submission. The council’s passage of Resolution 2026-05 authorizes the village to apply for the NatureWorks grant; staff said they would forward the signed resolution to the fiscal officer for filing.
What happens next: staff will meet to finalize the application, assemble required minutes and documentation, and submit the package by the July 15 deadline; Miss Riggs will confirm reimbursement and timing rules for the grant.
