The Appalachian Trail Conservancy has received a $20,000 grant from L.L.Bean, a multi-channel merchant of outdoor gear and apparel, to support the ATC’s Grants to Clubs program. Administered by the ATC, the Grants to Clubs program helps support the 31 Appalachian Trail maintaining clubs and their partners to complete necessary projects along the trail. Projects include trail, shelter and bridge construction; recruiting and training new volunteers; purchasing tools and safety gear; developing educational materials; and community outreach.