Kerr-Tar area counties and municipalities are encouraged to apply for planning assistance through the EPA’s Healthy Places for Healthy People. The agency has scheduled a webinar for interested applicants on October 13 at 1:00 pm Eastern.

The intent of the program is designed to create walkable, healthy, economically vibrant downtowns and neighborhoods that can improve health, protect the environment, and support economic growth within select communities. More information may be obtained via https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/healthy-places-healthy-people-2017-2018-application#eligibility

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on October 25, 2017.