Bowers Harbor playground grant concept
Town of PeninsulaMichigan- Detected
- Oct 28, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Sector
- Parks & Recreation
- Est. value
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From the meeting
At the September 23, 2026 meeting, Chown reported an invitation to apply for a $100,000 grant from the Thomas Family Foundation. The committee discussed a practical project for the October 31, 2026 submission deadline, and Bowers Harbor playground improvements emerged as the leading concept. Caviston volunteered to gather updated playground proposals from Sinclair Recreation and Midstates Recreation showing what can be delivered for $100,000.
The project remained in concept stage.
- Meeting date
- October 28, 2026
- Agency
- Town of Peninsula
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