Carrboro is one of 11 municipalities in North Carolina that have been awarded grants to promote active lifestyles in their communities and influence state policy as it relates to physical activity and health. The grants were awarded by the N.C. Division of Public Health’s Physical Activity and Nutrition Branch as part of its Built Environment Policy Initiative Grants Program.
Funding for this initiative comes from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) award to North Carolina. The Town of Carrboro will receive $24,900 as well as technical assistance and access to multiple training events to improve their knowledge and skills in health, policy, advocacy and media. Funds will be awarded over a 15-month period.