Eastman Kodak, The Conservation Fund, and the National Geographic Society provide small grants to stimulate the planning and design of greenways in communities throughout America. The annual grants program was instituted in response to the President's Commission on Americans Outdoors recommendation to establish a national network of greenways. Made possible by a generous grant from Eastman Kodak, the program also honors groups and individuals whose ingenuity and creativity foster the creation of greenways.
National Kodak Awards ProgramSince 1993, the American Greenways Program of The Conservation Fund has acknowledged individuals, organizations, corporations and public agencies for their exemplary leadership and efforts to enhance the nation’s outdoor heritage. The Conservation Fund has partnered with the Eastman Kodak Company to honor these leaders through the Kodak American Greenways Awards program.
The Conservation Fund and Kodak accept nominations of individuals, organizations, corporations and public agencies that should be recognized for outstanding achievement related to the creation of greenways, blueways, trails and open space systems throughout America. The recipients of the Kodak American Greenways Awards Program will be invited to attend an awards ceremony at the National Geographic Society Headquarters in Washington DC. The program typically honors 3-4 awardees each year. The deadline for applications is June 30.
What is a "Greenway"?
Greenways are corridors of protected, public and private land established along rivers, stream valleys, ridges, abandoned railroad corridors, utility rights-of-way, canals, scenic roads or other linear features. They link recreational, cultural, and natural features, provide pathways for people and wildlife, protect forests, wetlands and grasslands, and improve the quality of life for everyone.
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Eastman Kodak Company has been a leader in photography for more than 100 years. Today, as the world's imaging leader, it sets the standard in traditional picture taking, while working to bring the latest in digital imaging technologies to the marketplace. Kodak was the recipient of the 1999 World Environment Center Gold Medal for International Corporate Environmental Achievement, and has earned ISO 14001 registration for its corporate environmental management system.
National Geographic Society is the world's largest nonprofit scientific and educational organization. Since 1890 the Society has supported more than 9,000 explorations and research projects, adding to knowledge of earth, sea, and sky.
The Conservation Fund is a national nonprofit organization that works with private and public partners to protect land and water. Since 1985, the Fund has helped safeguard more than 6 million acres of open space, wetlands, wildlife habitat, and historic sites.
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