The New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, Bureau of Trails Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grant applications for 2021 are now available. RTP is a competitive grant program that offers funding for quality public trail projects throughout New Hampshire. Grants are available for motorized, non-motorized, and diversified trails. Eligible projects include maintenance and restoration of existing trails, purchase and lease of trail construction and maintenance equipment, construction of new trails, development and rehabilitation of trailside and trailhead facilities, trail linkages, and acquisition of easements or property for trails. Applicants may be non-profit organizations, private groups or government entities. Applications are due June 19. For an application and more information, visit the Recreational Trails Program page at nhstateparks.org/about-us/trails-bureau/grants/recreational-trails-program.
Lakes Region Community Services has been awarded a $10,000 grant from the Cogswell Benevolent Trust to fund an energy-efficient lighting upgrade of its main office building in Laconia.
According to LRCS vice president of operations Dave Emond, a recently completed analysis of the LRCS office building by Energy Management Consultants, Inc. showed a projected annual energy cost savings of just over $7,500 that would result from recommended upgrades. Planned improvements mainly focused on upgrades of traditional lighting fixtures to LED lighting with motion-activated switches.
“With a total project cost of just under $40,000, and an incentive grant from Eversource for approximately half of that, LRCS will see a 100% return on investment in less than 18 months,” Emond said. “Every year thereafter represents new savings to LRCS.”
Temple B’nai Israel’s We Care Committee has postponed its May 23 benefit concert with Five O’Clock Shadow to May 29, 2021. The fundraiser’s recipient, Bridge House has its hands full, caring for its residents and the needs of homeless veterans.