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The Recreation Advisory Committee advises the County Board of Commissioners and staff on recreation programs and County-owned recreation and park facilities.

MEETINGS: The committee typically meets the third Wednesday of the month about 6 times per year.  Meetings begin at 6:00 p.m., but location can vary across the County. Click here for meeting calendar.

MEMBERS: All members are appointed by the County Board of Commissioners for three-year terms. Each commissioner has two appointments from that commissioner’s district. The current members are:

• Joy Hewett
• Anne Geer
• Guadalupe Perez
• James Fogleman
• Andrew George
• Kent Barlow
• Will Sparrow
• Megan Lynch
• Tammy Phillips

CONTACT: Tracy Burnett, Recreation Director, 919-545-8550

Nonprofit Recreation Grants Application

The Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department awards small grants to local nonprofit agencies to support recreation opportunities in the County. The amount for the grant for FY26 is tentatively $6,762.  

Funding priorities for recreation grants will be recommended by the Recreation Advisory Committee. The scoring will be based on the Chatham County Comprehensive Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Chatham County Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Department goals and objectives.

Agencies requesting funds from the County must complete a certification process to assess the agencies eligibility to receive County funds. The County does not fund start-up agencies. All agencies that apply for funding must have been in operation for at least three (3) years prior to being considered for a grant award. For a complete list of requirements, see the Nonprofit Funding Policy.

The Advisory Committee makes grant recommendations to the County Manager and the Board of Commissioners. Agencies are notified of awards by letter.

The application will open on Chatham County’s grant software, Foundant, on June 20, 2025. Agencies are required to apply online through Foundant. Access the application. 

For agencies with annual revenue of less than $100,000, a Financial Analysis will be administered by Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources staff. Please contact Jenny Clark (Jenny.Clark@chathamcountync.gov or 919-545-8551) to schedule a Financial Analysis BEFORE Monday , July 21, 2025. 

List of Goals from Application FY26

TIMELINE:

• FY 2026 Application Opens: Friday, June 20 , 2025
• Application Deadline: Monday, July 21, 2025
• Program and Service Funding Announcement: September 2025

If you have questions about the grant process, please contact Jenny Clark at  Jenny.Clark@chathamcountync.gov or 919-545-8551. 

• Chatham County Bicycle Map
• Pittsboro-Siler City Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Chatham County Parks & Recreation Activity Locator Map
• Chatham County Schools Academic Calendars
• Chatham Park YMCA

Other Chatham County Resources and Links

Town of Pittsboro Parks and Recreation  :  919-542-4621

Chatham County Aging Services:  919-542-4521

Chatham County Public Libraries:  919-545-8084

Chatham County Cooperative Extension:  919-542-8202

Adaptive Baseball, Baseball,  Softball & T-Ball:

• Bennett Recreation: bennettrecreation@gmail.com

• Bonlee Recreation: bonleerecreation@gmail.com

• East Chatham Baseball (Adaptive & sometimes T-Ball)

• Town of Goldston:919-898-4441

• Harpers Crossroads: Jana Williams, Director

• Silk Hope | Connect on FB @SilkHopeRec

• Siler City Parks & Recreation: 919-742-2699

Football & Cheerleading:

• East Chatham Chargers Football: ecchargers.info@gmail.com

• Siler City Parks & Recreation: 919-742-2699

Soccer:

• Chatham Soccer League: 919-205-9977
  
  
• Siler City Futbol Club   

Lacrosse:

• North Chatham Youth Lacrosse: 415-405-6351

Swimming Lessons:

• The YMCA:  919-542-9622

State Parks:

• Jordan Lake State Recreation Area: 919-362-0586

Non-Profit Partners:

Providing Chatham County Recreation Opportunities Through Grant Funding.  

Sprott Youth Center:  919-599-8336 | info@sprottyouthcenter.org
FY25-26 Non-profit recreation grant award recipient providing youth open gym programming in the Moncure and surrounding areas for ages K-12.

Deep River Park Association:  chavislesa@gmail.com  | FB@DeepRiverParks
FY25-26 Non-profit recreation grant award recipient providing park improvements and maintenance at the Camelback Bridge.

Jordan Lake Trail Conservation Association (JLTCA):  | Connect on FB@JLTCA
FY25-26 Non-profit recreation grant award recipient to maintain a network of equestrian trails at Mason Point game lands at Jordan Lake to accommodate equestrians, hikers & hunters.