Governor Stein Announces Over $4 Million in Grants for Western North Carolina Park Recovery

WNC -- April 13, 2026: Governor Josh Stein has announced a significant investment in the recovery of Western North Carolina’s outdoor spaces, awarding more than $4 million in grants to fund 11 local park and recreation projects. The funding, sourced through the Helene Recovery Fund for the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF), is specifically designed to repair and enhance areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.“Western North Carolina is beautiful, and visiting its parks is a great way to get ou