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Land and Water Conservation Fund | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Land and Water Conservation Fund The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program administered locally by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS). Since 1965, LWCF funding has helped public agencies acquire land, build local parks and protect open spaces across Colorado.
Children playing in a splash pad with colorful water features at Coal Creek Park in Erie, Colorado, supported by LWCF grant funding. grants awarded in Colorado Wright Park in the City of Lakewood, Colorado, showcasing park improvements, new amenities, and community facilities, supported by LWCF grant funding.
From regional towns to urban centers, recently completed LWCF projects highlight how grant funding enhances local outdoor recreation statewide.
Featured highlights include a new playground, sports courts, and trails at Birch Park (Rifle), climbing boulders, multi-purpose field, and a bike pump track at Trent Park (Silverthorne), a playground, picnic shelter, and off-leash dog park at Wright Park (Lakewood), and upgraded lake trail paths at Lake Minnequa Park and Open Space (Pueblo).
The following section provides guidance, requirements, and documentation for public agencies seeking LWCF grant funding in Colorado. Grant Application Status: Applications are Currently Closed. Children playing on a modern blue and grey playground structure at Birch Park in Rifle, Colorado, supported by LWCF grant funding.
This manual is designed for new grant applicants. It provides guidance on the application process — covering eligibility, required documents, timelines and project selection — as well as the pre-award and post-award phases for selected projects. Download New Grants Manual Grant Decision and Award Process 2025 grant applications are listed here.
2025 Grant Applications Summary Eads Outdoor Recreation Facility Redevelopment Pagosa Springs East Gateway River Park Acquisition, Phase 1 (of 3) Colorado City Greenhorn Meadows Park Redevelopment, Phase 3 (of 3) Adams County 14 School District Outdoor Recreation Facility Redevelopment Pueblo Eagleridge Park Development, Phase 1 (of 2) McClave School District Outdoor Recreation Facility Development Greeley Shur View Trailhead Construction, Phase 1 (of 5) Northglenn Odell Barry Park Redevelopment El Paso County Fox Run Canopy Walk Development Steamboat Springs Slate Creek Property Acquisition Canon City Outdoor Recreation Facility Redevelopment Thornton Big Dry Creek Open Space Trailhead Construction Carbondale Chacos Park Redevelopment Grant Applicant Locations A map of the locations of the 2025 grant applications.
Grant Stewardship and Compliance Since 1965, LWCF has protected hundreds of public outdoor recreation sites across Colorado in perpetuity. As a condition of grant funding, these sites remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation and are subject to ongoing stewardship. Aerial view of park construction at Trent Park in Silverthorne, Colorado, supported by LWCF grant funding.
This manual outlines common compliance scenarios for landowners responsible for meeting LWCF requirements. Contact CPW before planning site changes or to discuss general compliance requirements. Download Compliance Manual Please email any questions about the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program, to: Federal Grants Administrator Colorado Parks and Wildlife
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Government agencies in Colorado. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants are due June 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants is funded by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (on behalf of the National Park Service). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Colorado. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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