The Town of Leland actively seeks grants and other funding opportunities to fund various projects, procure specialty equipment, and provide funding for training. Grant funding allows the Town to go beyond the limits of our operational budget and provide a solution for evolving community problems. Thank you to the agencies for recognizing the needs of our Town.
The AARP Community Challenge grant program is part of the nationwide AARP Livable Communities initiative that helps communities make immediate improvements and jump-start long-term progress in support of residents of all ages.
The Town of Leland seeks funding to install eight Audible Pedestrian Signals (APS). While pedestrian signal infrastructure is already in place, this grant would modernize those improvements by integrating APS technology, significantly enhancing accessibility and safety. Implementing APS will foster a more pedestrian-friendly community, promoting independence for seniors and individuals with disabilities. Research indicates that APS improves pedestrian response times, reduces unsafe crossings, and increase confidence in navigating intersections. These benefits are particularly valuable for older adults who may require additional time to cross, as well as parents managing strollers and young children.
Art Around Town is a series of community events for all ages featuring artist demonstrations, lessons, and hands-on community art activities. These events are intended to reach community members that may not have access to or be familiar with the Leland Cultural Arts Center facility. With the help of professional artists, community members will have the opportunity to create one-of-a-kind art projects, free of charge, from an array of mediums. There will also be opportunities for watching artist demonstrations, music and movement activities, and collaborative projects. This promotes the notion that creating is not bound by one’s location or access to traditional art supplies.
The Streamflow Rehabilitation Assistance Program (StRAP) provides grants to projects that help reduce flooding and restore streams across North Carolina. The program was created by the NC General Assembly, which approved $38 million in funding for StRAP in the budget appropriations bill for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. StRAP allocates money for projects that protect and restore the integrity of drainage infrastructure of North Carolina’s waterways.
The funding received from this program will assist tin the vegetative debris for Jackeys Creek from Highway 17 to Lanvale Road.
The Leland Tourism Development Authority grant program assists organizations with the marketing, promotion, and execution of projects and initiatives that promote tourism in – and attract visitors to – the Town of Leland.
As our Town grows, Leland Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Recourses is committed to growing and adapting our recreational amenities and programs to meet the expectations of our community. We look forward to increasing the number of performances and events so all ages can interact at the heart of the Town, while creating memories as families, neighbors, and friends.
The Duke Energy Foundation is focused on strengthening and uplifting communities throughout North Carolina with grant funding. The Duke Energy Foundation's approach is focused on making an impact to improve the lives of local communities today and for future generations. Focus areas include:
- Vibrant Economies
- Climate Resiliency
- Justice, Equity and Inclusion
The Town of Leland has applied for funding to enhance our current land mobile radio system, ensuring robust and reliable communication during natural disasters. Effective radio communication is crucial for coordinating emergency responses, deploying resources, and ensuring public safety. By upgrading our system, we can maintain uninterrupted communication among secondary first responders, improving disaster management and response times. This enhancement will bolster our resilience, enabling us to save lives, protect property, and provide timely information to the public.
The Patrick Leahy Bulletproof Vest Partnership (BVP) reimburses states, units of local government, and federally recognized Indian tribes, for up to 50 percent of the cost of body armor vests purchased for law enforcement officers. The Town of Leland has completed an application for the Police Department for acquisition of 13 bulletproof vests. These vests will significantly enhance the safety of our officers. These vests will be provided to new officers as well as replacing vests that have past the effective use date.