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City of Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department Named

NRPA/USA Football Youth Football Grant Recipient 

Oconomowoc, WI – February 10, 2009 – The City of Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department was one of over 450 agencies from parks and recreation, schools, and independent youth associations that applied for the NRPA/USA Football Youth Football Grant in partnership with the National Recreation & Park Association (NRPA) and USA Football.  Each applicant submitted detailed information concerning the state of youth football in their community in order to qualify for funding through this competitive process.  Both tackle and flag programs were considered for support across the country. The City of Oconomowoc Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department received funding support for the youth tackle football program in order to provide game jerseys.  This program affects over 265 children every fall season. 126 agencies or organizations received funding totaling $300,000.00 to enhance programs and create stability for the future of youth football at the grassroots level.  The City of Oconomowoc was awarded a grant in the amount of $3,000.