Newport will receive $2,000 from the state to plant flower bulbs along the walking path at Aquidneck Park as part of a new municipal beautification initiative announced Friday by Gov. Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee.
The city plans to plant bulbs for spring and summer blooms along the park’s new walking path, as well as near benches, welcome signs and municipal offices, according to a press release from the governor’s office.
Newport is among six Rhode Island communities receiving Municipal Beautification Mini Grants through the Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative, administered by the state Department of Environmental Management.
“Rhode Island is a beautiful state, and this mini-grant opportunity will help our communities keep it that way,” McKee said. “These projects are bringing re-energized life, color, and civic pride to public spaces that will better the lives of not only residents, but also the experiences of people visiting our state.”
The grants, ranging from $1,820 to $2,000, support small-scale projects designed to enhance public spaces. Cities and towns could apply for up to $2,000 for projects promoting civic pride, environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Other grant recipients include North Smithfield, Providence, Smithfield, West Greenwich and West Warwick for projects including flag installations, park landscaping and senior center beautification.
“Every idea, project, and action matters as we make a Litter-Free Rhode Island,” First Lady Susan McKee said. “Through this mini grant, we’re celebrating Rhode Island’s community spirit and building a state we can all take pride in.”