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Perris’ community services department has received a $455,000 grant from the Urban Green Grant Program.
The grant is part of $28.5 million the program is giving out statewide to help convert areas into green space, such as replacing asphalt with plants or building commuter paths to reduce vehicle miles, according to a statement on the city’s website.
Perris will use the money to bolster Grow Perris, an urban farming campaign that is part of the citywide Public Health Campaign, Live Well Perris.
“Access to the outdoors for all Californians is more important than ever,” said Wade Crowfoot, California’s natural resources secretary, in the statement. “Time spent in parks and amidst trees improves our physical and mental health and enhances our wellbeing. Unfortunately, too many Californians live in communities without green spaces and tree cover.”
The Urban Green Grants Program, also called the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, is paid for with cap-and-trade revenues.
