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Grant applications were submitted by the County and the Eno River Association in both 2012 <br />and 2013, but they were not selected for funding. DEAPR would like to re -apply to both grant <br />sources and this time offer County matching funds of up to $50,000 from the Lands Legacy <br />Conservation Easement Fund. The Eno River Association remains interested in collaborating <br />with the County in pursuing grant funds. <br />FINANCIAL IMPACT: The County intends to re -apply for up to $120,000 in federal and state <br />grant funds. The grant programs would require County matching funds should one or both <br />grants be awarded. The County's matching funds for the easement purchase (up to $50,000) <br />would come from the Lands Legacy Conservation Easement Fund. DEAPR would come back <br />to the Board for authorization to commit County funds should grants be awarded. <br />RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize staff to work <br />with the landowners and Eno River Association on resubmitting applications for grants from the <br />NC ADFP Trust Fund and the federal Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (both due <br />December 19, 2014) in an amount not to exceed $120,000. <br />