Appropriates $10 million in non-recurring funds from the General Fund to the Wildlife Resource Commission (Commission) for the 2021-2022 fiscal year to be allocated to the Outdoor Heritage Advisory Council (Council) and used as follows:
(1) $8 million for the North Carolina Go Outside Grant Program to provide young people the opportunity to have safe learning experiences in safe outdoor settings, and
(2) $2 million to support programs, public engagement, and outreach.
Appropriates $393,920 in recurring funds from the General Fund to the Commission in each year of the 2021-2023 fiscal biennium to support the operation of the Council, including salary and benefits for Council personnel.
Effective July 1, 2021.