The Last Green Valley, Inc. (TLGV) announces the creation of a new small-grant program, the Heritage Transaction Fund, for non-profits, towns and cities in The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor.
The grants will be awarded to projects that will permanently protect significant historic properties or structures, agriculture or forested lands, important wildlife habitat or open spaces suitable for passive, nature-based recreation. The grant funds can be used for closing costs such as filing fees, title work, attorney fees, surveys, appraisals and other costs associated with projects that are “nearing the home stretch” but need additional funds to complete the deal.
Grants will range from $2,000 to $3,000 and must be spent within a year of approval. The deadline for grant applications is 4 p.m. June 14. All applications must be received or postmarked by the deadline. Applications should be sent to LyAnn Graff at
Funds will be dispersed on a reimbursement basis and must be matched at least 1:1 by cash or in-kind contributions. All grant applications will be reviewed by a committee and then approved by TLGV’s Executive Committee and/or Board of Directors. To learn more about the grant program details visit thelastgreenvalley.org. To discuss a proposal prior to submission, please contact Lois Bruinooge at 860-774-3300 or
“We’re trying to fill in the gaps for organizations with this grant program,” said Lois Bruinooge, executive director of TLGV. “Federal, state and private grants often pay for the cost of the purchase but can’t be used for a lot of the necessary, but not as interesting, costs like closing fees. These grants may provide that little bit of funding that pushes a project to the finish line.”
TLGV is a non-profit, member-supported organization charged with oversight of The Last Green Valley National Heritage Corridor by the National Park Service. The National Heritage Corridor covers 35 towns and cities from Preston in the south to East Brookfield, Mass., in the north.
Signs
Putnam Science Academy standout Jose Perez, left, has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his education and play for Gardner Webb University men’s basketball team beginning with the 2018-19 season. Perez is a 6-foot, 5-inch forward from Bronx, N.Y., and just finished his final year of high school at Putnam Science Academy. Perez led the Putnam Science Academy Mustangs (38-4) to their first ever National Prep Championship last month and finished the #1 ranked Prep school team in the country. “Jose is someone that people are going to love to watch,” said PSA head coach Tom Espinosa, right. “He’s someone who will have a huge impact in all four years of his career at Gardner Webb.” Perez started all 42 games this season and averaged 15 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Perez scored in double figures 34 out of the 42 games and also was selected as first team all conference. Courtesy photo.
Honored
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Jacob Thomas Antos of N. Grosvenordale was named to The University of Alabama’s dean’s list for fall 2017.
On dean’s list
NORTHFIELD, Vt. — Two local students were named to the dean’s list at Norwich University for the fall 2017 semester: Jaani Ellsworth Barclay, Danielson and Cahan John Quinn, Putnam.
Graduates
BRISTOL, R.I. — Casey Adams of Thompson, graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s in psychology in December as part of the Class of 2017 at Rhode Island University.
Honored
LOWELL, Mass. — Lindsay Roberts of Putnam was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at University of Massachusetts Lowell. Roberts is majoring in sound recording technology.
On dean’s list
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Kyle Barrett, of Quinebaug was named to the fall 2017 dean’s list at American International College.