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From Charleston City Council seeks $4.6M grant for park pool repairs

How could the city council's grant application for Coonskin Park affect the National Park Service?

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The National Park Service administers the federal grant program for Coonskin Park repairs. The National Park Service administers The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant, which the Charleston City Council is applying for to fund repairs to local swimming pools. This federal program requires a 100% local match, with the city estimating the total project cost at around $4.6 million. The grant application specifically targets the repair or replacement of pools at Cato Park and Coonskin Park, which is operated by the YMCA.

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  • City council authorized an application for The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership grant.wsaz.com
  • The grant is through the National Park Service.wsaz.com
  • The total project is estimated around $4.6 million, requiring a 100% local match.wsaz.com
  • Coonskin Park pool is operated by the YMCAwsaz.com

Why it matters

The National Park Service manages federal funding streams designed to support recreational infrastructure across the United States. This application represents a specific instance where the NPS program is being utilized to address the structural needs of local, community-operated facilities like Coonskin Park.

These grants are intended to fund major repairs or replacements of Olympic-size pools, which are critical local assets. The success of this application depends on the city securing the required $2.4 million in local match funds, which officials estimate may come from the city’s contingency fund.

What we don't know yet

  • Will the National Park Service approve the grant application?
  • What specific repairs or replacements will the grant funds cover?

What would change this answer

The city secures additional match moneyThe likelihood of the project moving forward and receiving federal funding increases.
The National Park Service changes the requirements of the programThe application could be rejected, halting the potential repairs to Coonskin Park.

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