Paddle Antrim announced it will award $3,835 to two projects that benefit Northern Michigan’s waterways through its Ripple Effect Mini Grant Program.
“Our Ripple Effect grant program provides a wonderful way for us to expand our impact by funding projects that support our mission of protecting our waterways and connecting people to these amazing waters through paddling” says Deana Jerdee, Paddle Antrim’s Executive Director. The Village of Bellaire was awarded funding for continued development of a non-motorized boat launch at Richardi Park for the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Antrim County Emergency Management was awarded funding for an 800 mHz radio specialized for emergency communications to be used during special events and trainings for emergency responders.
“We are excited to work with over 17 different partners, like the Village of Bellaire, in developing the Chain of Lakes Water Trail,” says Jerdee. “It is because of their dedication and the support of many champions and supporters that we will be successful in developing a pristine water trail to provide a quality experience for paddlers.”
Paddle Antrim’s Ripple Effect Mini-Grant Program awards grant to local non-profit and governmental organizations whose projects align with their mission to protect the water resources and enhance the economic vitality of the region through stewardship, education, improved water trail access and promotion of the waterways. The next round of funding will be in October 2018. To learn more about Paddle Antrim, the Ripple Effect grant program or the Chain of Lakes Water Trail, please visit paddleantrim.com.