On Tuesday, April 4, St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the Parks and Recreation Department’s request to apply for an Adaptive Sport Grant through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The application will be submitted on behalf of Parks and Recreation by the county administrator.
The Parks and Recreation Department works with the Department of Veteran Affairs to provide all current and retired members of the armed services monthly recreational activities that include kayaking, fishing and art programs. Currently, the recreation programming operating budget covers the equipment and costs associated with these programs.
The county is seeking $30,000 of the $750,000 available grant funding to cover program expenses and to expand the programs offered to possibly include archery and pickleball.
Receiving this grant will also allow the Parks and Recreation Department to buy adaptive equipment, providing the opportunity to make accommodations for veterans with disabilities.
If the county is awarded this grant, this item will be brought back to the Board of County Commissioners for approval and to appropriate grant funding.
