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Presenters advise Weathersfield on grant strategy for Hoisington Field improvements
Summary
Presenters Mark Richardson and Susan Wilder recommended targeting different funders for parts of the Hoisington Field Master Plan and tapping the Vermont Community Foundation and local construction contacts for help; they offered to assist with initial grant research and templates.
Mark Richardson and Susan Wilder briefed the Weathersfield Parks & Recreation Commission on fundraising and grant strategies for the Hoisington Field Master Plan during the July 22 meeting. Richardson recommended segmenting the project to match different funders and said the Vermont Community Foundation is a useful resource for grant-seeking.
"Mr. Richardson shared information about the Vermont Community Foundation as an excellent resource for getting help with seeking grants," the minutes record. He advised the commission to identify distinct parts of the project so they can target government funding for infrastructure needs and private foundations for amenities such as the soccer field or playground. Richardson also offered to do initial grant research and help write the first grant to create a strong template for future applications.
Susan Wilder urged the commission to contact local contractors and recent town fundraising efforts for practical guidance. The minutes quote her suggestion to reach out to Daniels Construction, which worked on the town police station, and to consult those involved in improvements to the 1879 Schoolhouse for lessons learned. Wilder also recommended developing a strong narrative—drawing on Weathersfield history—to strengthen grant applications. After their presentation, Richardson and Wilder left the meeting and the commission thanked them for their time.
