City of Hinton Historic Landmarks Commission Print

star-24px 2017 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces

Project Description

Grant monies covered the cost of purchasing and installing plaques recognizing the historic significance of locations in the Hinton Historic District.

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Main Street Ronceverte

Ronceverte, WV

AARP Community Challenge Grant Year: 2020

Project Category: Public Spaces

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Launched in 2017, the annual AARP Community Challenge provides small grants to local governments and nonprofits in order to fund quick-action, ready-to-implement projects that can help communities become more livable for people of all ages.

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