The City of Tacoma has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
The City of Tacoma has been awarded a $1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
The grant will help fund a project designed to create a continuous 13-mile “active transportation corridor” across the city.
A new program to support Pierce County’s youngest foster children has received a $105,000 grant, its implementers said Tuesday.
Grant County commissioners have placed a ban on the lighting or release of sky lanterns, effective June 1.
The ban will be in effect in the unincorporated areas of Grant County. If a sky lantern is lit or released, the person will be fined between $150 between $500.
The ban was put in place to reduce the risk of fire.
Women Helping Women Fund Tri-Cities is accepting applications for 2014 grants.
Since its inception in 2000, the group has contributed over $1 million to programs that benefit women and children in the Tri-City community. Grants range from $2,500 to $25,000 and are limited to specific programs within an agency.
Proceeds from the October 2013 luncheon will determine the amount to be awarded in 2014. No federal money is included in the grants.
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Bank of America Charitable Foundation announced Wednesday that it has awarded a $200,000 unrestricted grant to Tacoma’s Metropolitan Development Council.
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