| District Development Program |
Initiated in 1992 to serve the various communities within Tuscaloosa County with arts, parks and recreational opportunities, the District Development Program features a partnership between the Tuscaloosa County Commission, Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority (PARA), and qualified county applicants. The County Commission and PARA have funded over $900,000 worth of project work throughout Tuscaloosa County. When matched with community contributions, the total cost of projects to date exceeds $1.9 million.
Since the program’s inception, the Tuscaloosa County Commission has allocated money each year through Tuscaloosa County Park & Recreation Authority for district development in each of the county’s four districts. Each district receives an equal amount of money to be spent during the fiscal year (October 1st - September 30th).
Please email Erin Wiggins, Development Planner or call (205) 562-3220 for more information.
| 2010-2011 District Development Grants |
The District Development Program provides matching funds for recreational projects in Tuscaloosa County. Each County Commission District has $50,000 for matching funds. Project applications are due on November 30, to the address listed below: PARA Attn: Erin Wiggins 614 Greensboro Ave Tuscaloosa AL 35401 Projects must be for new construction or renovation. The funding is not eligible for use for maintenance. Examples of previous projects include: Holt Elementary School Playground, Verner Playground, Duncanville Little League ball field renovation, Northside Little league ball field construction, Walker Elementary Playground construction, TCHS softball field Construction, Taylorville Little League Ball field construction and Cottondale Little League ball field renovation. Any project that is completed with District Development funds must be open to the public. Click here for a copy of the District Development Grant Application Click here for an application overview. Click here for District Development Guidelines
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