The Village of Bluffton has applied for a $12,000 grant through the Johnny Appleseed Cooperative Park Improvement Grant Program, according to Jesse Blackburn, village administrator.

The request is to replace the existing swing set and add other playground and recreational equipment to the playground area at the Buckeye park.

A review team meeting is Wednesday, Dec. 12 at the park district office, Lima.

The Villagee had received over $25,000 from this funding sourse since 2016, Blackburn told Bluffton council members on Monday.

Previous funding assisted in placement of new lighting at Buckeye and support for the restrooms to be construction next spring.