The Outer Banks Voice – Outer Banks non-profits and towns receive $1.16M in Tourism Impact Grant Awards
On Dec. 2, the Dare County Tourism Board finalized awards of $1.16 million for twelve local non-profit organizations and governmental entities. The Tourism Impact Grants are for programs and services needed due to the impact of tourism. The expenditures received the unanimous consent of the Dare County Commissioners at its December meeting.
Sponsored annually by the Dare County Tourism Board, these grants may include, but are not limited to, multi-use paths, beach accesses, environmental sustainability initiatives and capital projects at cultural and historical attractions
“Our Tourism Impact Grants are an example of how we can leverage the power of tourism to enhance the quality of life for our residents and quality of place for our visitors, helping to protect our natural environment and preserve our rich history and culture,” notes Lee Nettles, Executive Director of the Outer Banks Visitors Bureau. “Since 1993, the Dare County Tourism Board’s restricted fund grants have supported 221 awards to 47 local non-profits and municipalities, resulting in $19.54 million for programs and services that provide a tangible and sustained benefit for our community.
The projects that were approved as part of the 2024-25 Tourism Impact Grants funding process include:
“The Tourism Impact Grant we received will support our efforts to create a new educational trail at Jockey’s Ridge State Park – the Ten Points of Interest Trail – enhancing the experience for more than one million park visitors each year,” says Colette Walker, Executive Director at Friends of Jockey’s Ridge. “Creating a new trail with interactive components and a curriculum guide will allow children and adults to gain more in-depth knowledge of the unique ecosystems and history of our 427 acres as we approach the 50th anniversary of the park in 2025 and beyond.”
The Town of Nags Head was the recipient of three Tourism Impact Grants, with projects ranging from sidewalk construction and improved pedestrian safety to shoreline protection. “These grants will help to enhance mobility and safety, protect our natural environment and support the well-being of our citizens, property owners and visitors into the future,” states Andy Garman, Manager for the Town of Nags Head.
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Bid Location and Time: Bid opening will be held in the College of the Albemarle Room: AE208 1208 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Times are as follows: February 4th, 2025 at 2 pm.
Barnhill Contracting Company will receive, open, and read publicly all bids received in person in the training room and listed with the virtual viewing at the link to be posted on Barnhill’s Plan Room.
Bids will not be accepted from bidders that are not pre-qualified. No facsimile or email submissions are permitted. Sealed bids are to be hand delivered to the bid opening location noted above or mailed Sealed Bids can be delivered before 1:00pm the day of the bid to the College of the Albemarle at 1208 N Road Street PO Box 2327, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. Attention “William De Feo.”
The pre-bid meeting will be held in Person & Zoom Meeting on Tuesday January 7th, 2025 at 10:00 am at the College of the Albemarle Room: AE208 1208 North Road Street, Elizabeth City, NC 27909.
The pre-bid meeting link can be located on Barnhill’s online Building Division Plan Room (https://www.barnhillcontractingplans.com/#p/home).
A preferred brand alternates meeting will be held via the same link at the end of the Prebid meeting.
Bid Documents can be viewed or downloaded through Barnhill’s online Building Division Plan Room (https://www.barnhillcontractingplans.com/#p/home) after 1/6/2025.
All Bidders are strongly encouraged to include opportunities for HUB participation wherever possible in their respective Bid submission. HUB participation is a part of this contract and must comply with all requirements set forth in the Bid Documents.
The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to add pre-qualified bidders. The Construction Manager and Owner reserve the right to reject any and all bids. Should you require additional direction, please call Barnhill Contracting Company, (Clint Hardison – 252-802-0740).
