Craig County’s aptly named “Field of Dreams” Recreational Complex provides kids with a place to play at the foot of the Jefferson National Forest. A grant from VOF made the final piece of the complex’s infrastructure possible.
Category Archives: Grant Spotlight
Northend Greenway Connection, City of Harrisonburg
The Northend Greenway Connection in Harrisonburg fills in a gap in city planners’ and local activists’ vision of bringing the city’s diverse neighborhoods and its resources together.
SCAN Land and West Downtown Wetlands Park, Town of Scottsville, Albemarle County
A network of open space dedicated to nature and the arts expands in the town of Scottsville, with help from VOF’s PTF and GO Fund programs.
Celeste Park, Town of Rocky Mount
All it took was a sidewalk to make Celeste Park’s wooded trails accessible on foot from downtown Rocky Mount.
Rockfish River Access, Nelson County
A grant from the Virginia Outdoors Foundation for a take-out point on the Rockfish River is just the beginning of Nelson county’s efforts to increase public access to the scenic waterway.
Trail Gateway Project, Brunswick County
Thanks to the hard work and partnership of area leaders, the unused space at Lawrenceville’s trailhead to the Tobacco Heritage Trail will become a playground for kids from near and far.
Harrison Park Walking Trail, Charles City County
Harrison Park is getting a new walking trail thanks to a grant from VOF’s GO Program.
Makielski Tract, Heyward Community Forest, Albemarle County
Funded by VOF through the Preservation Trust Fund, an addition to the Heyward Community Forest creates greater connectivity among conserved lands outside of Charlottesville.
Morningside Bike Park, City of Roanoke
Exposing kids early to the fun of cycling can lead to a lifetime of healthy choices. The Roanoke Outside Foundation has been awarded a Get Outdoors Grant to build trails that can get kids started and that experienced bikers can enjoy.
Riverpalooza, Potomac Riverkeeper Network
Every year, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network hosts Riverpalooza, with events along the Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers designed to grow a cohesive and diverse community of Riverkeepers.