City to Consider FRNC Capital Campaign and Naming Rights

Friends of Rye Nature Center is seeking City approval to launch The Living Legacy Campaign, a $5.9 million capital initiative with 50-year naming rights and signage to support a new education building, driveway, and carriage house improvements. The nonprofit also requests permission to pursue additional state capital funding under the 2026 Consolidated Funding Application, building on more than $1.3 million in existing ZBGA grants.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount

$5.9 million capital campaign goal; existing grants $857,069 and $454,199

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

Naming rights and signage for a minimum term of 50 years

Renewal

Existing license agreement between FRNC and the City (dated March 15, 2021) requires City review and approval for capital campaigns, fundraising, and naming rights; proposed naming rights term is a minimum of 50 years.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

City of Rye Regular Meeting of the City Council Agenda 2026-08-12

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the government contract by City of Rye?

Friends of Rye Nature Center was awarded this government contract by City of Rye, as recorded on August 12, 2026. The contract value is $5.9 million capital campaign goal; existing grants $857,069 and $454,199.

How much is the Friends of Rye Nature Center contract with City of Rye worth?

The Friends of Rye Nature Center contract with City of Rye is valued at $5.9 million capital campaign goal; existing grants $857,069 and $454,199.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Rye Regular Meeting of the City Council Agenda 2026-08-12 (Agenda), dated August 12, 2026 from City of Rye. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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