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ActiveKentucky Department for Local Government (administered by National Park Service, Department of the Interior) · 2026

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

Quick Facts

Agency: Kentucky Department for Local Government (administered by National Park Service, Department of the Interior)
Funding: $25,000 - $250,000
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Cities, counties, state, and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding.

About This Grant

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants is sponsored by Kentucky Department for Local Government (administered by National Park Service, Department of the Interior). The LWCF provides federal grant funds to acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as sports & playfields, swimming facilities, and trails. It is a matching reimbursement program.

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# Land & Water Conservation Fund - Kentucky Department for Local Government Kentucky Department for Local Government * Appalachian Regional Commission * Community Development Block Grant * Community Development Block Grant * Public Services (Recovery Kentucky) * Community Emergency Relief Fund * CDBG Guidelines and Applications * CDBG Resources and Forms * Delta Regional Authority * Disaster Recovery Program * CDBG-DR 2021 Disaster Recovery (FEMA 4595 & 4630) * CDBG-DR 2022 Disaster Recovery (FEMA 4663) * CDBG-DR Subrecipient Manual * Land and Water Conservation Fund * Preservation and Reinvestment initiative for Community Enhancement (PRICE) Program * Recovery Housing Program * Recreational Trails Program * Recreational Trails Program * Trail Related Research and Publications * Easement/Deed Restriction, Reimbursement Forms, Other Downloads * Build America, Buy America (BABA) * Area Development Districts * Coal Development Branch * Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority * Regional Development Agency Assistance Program (RDAAP) * Special Programs and Line-Item Allocations * County Budget Workshops * County Officials Training Program * Legal Resources and Useful Links # Land & Water Conservation Fund * [](https://dlg.

ky. gov/Pages/index. aspx) * Land and Water Conservation Fund The LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks.

**Who Can Apply:** Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding. The minimum amount is $25,000. The maximum grant amount is $1,000,000.

It is a matching reimbursement program. **Application Process:** The 2026 application will be available starting in August. ## Additional Requirements * You must submit to the State Clearinghouse for the Intergovernmental Review Process or request an update on previous comments to be eligible for funding.

* All recreational facilities that have received LWCF assistance must stay outdoor recreational for perpetuity. * The land must be owned or be able to obtain a long term lease from a Public Agency. The Public Agency will have to agree in writing to keeping the land recreational in perpetuity if the lease expires.

Acquisition of land may be accomplished through purchase, transfer, gift or other means. All acquisitions must conform to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquistiion Policies Act of 1970. Please see KYTC Pre-qualified Appraisers list for an appraiser in your area.

All Land Appraisals must adhere to the Appraisal Requirements for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. ## Deed Restriction Requirement All sponsors who receive a LWCF grant must file a separate deed restriction prior to receiving reimbursement. ## LWCF Advisory Board Meeting Announcement The next Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Advisory Board Meeting will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a.

m. EST. During this meeting, board members will review 2025 LWCF applications and make funding recommendations.

The meeting is open to the public. **WHAT**: Land and Water Conservation Fund Advisory Board Meeting **WHEN**: Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00 a. m.

EST **WHERE**: 100 Airport Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601. 3rd Floor.

The LWCF is funded by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and administered by the Department for Local Government. Funding can be used for the acquisition of property and the development and/or renovation of public outdoor recreational facilities in the state of Kentucky.

Outdoor recreational facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, trails, passive parks, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pamela Jordan. Please submit allapplications to the Office of Federal Grants. * [10-904 A&R 2025 Update V02 [docx, 84KB]](https://dlg.

ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/10-904%20A&R%202025%20Update%20V02. docx) * [Detailed Budget for LWCF Grants (2.

2. 2026) [xlsx, 110KB]](https://dlg. ky.

gov/DLG%20Documents/Detailed%20Budget%20for%20LWCF%20Grants%20(2. 2. 2026).

xlsx) * [DNF (Description and Notification Form for NPS Application) [pdf, 1MB]](https://dlg. ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/DNF%20(Description%20and%20Notification%20Form%20for%20NPS%20Application).

pdf) * [Kentucky SCORP 2020-2025 [pdf, 4MB]](https://dlg. ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/Kentucky%20SCORP%202020-2025.

pdf) * [List of Prequalified Appraisers (LWCF)(04-2024) [pdf, 171KB]](https://dlg. ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/List%20of%20Prequalified%20Appraisers%20(LWCF)(04-2024).

pdf) * [LWCF 2025 Application [pdf, 2MB]](https://dlg. ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/LWCF%202025%20Application.

pdf) * [LWCF Deed Restriction Template (03. 2026) [pdf, 300KB]](https://dlg. ky.

gov/DLG%20Documents/LWCF%20Deed%20Restriction%20Template%20(03. 2026). pdf) * [LWCF Post Completion and Stewardship Requirements [pdf, 1MB]](https://dlg.

ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/LWCF%20Post%20Completion%20and%20Stewardship%20Requirements. pdf) * [LWCF Pre-Award Inspection Report Form [doc, 45KB]](https://dlg.

ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/LWCF%20Pre-Award%20Inspection%20Report%20Form. doc) * [LWCF Reimbursement Request Forms [xlsx, 57KB]](https://dlg.

ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/LWCF%20Reimbursement%20Request%20Forms. xlsx) * [Scope of Work Template for NPS Application [pdf, 1MB]](https://dlg.

ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/Scope%20of%20Work%20Template%20for%20NPS%20Application. pdf) * [SF424D - Exp.

2025 [pdf, 47KB]](https://dlg. ky. gov/DLG%20Documents/SF424D%20-%20Exp.

%202025. pdf) Kentucky Department for Local Government 100 Airport Road, 3rd Floor **Toll-free:** 800-346-5606

Eligibility Requirements

Cities, counties, state, and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, state, and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

How much funding does Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants offer?

The current listing shows $25,000 - $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.

Who funds Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants?

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants is funded by Kentucky Department for Local Government (administered by National Park Service, Department of the Interior). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

How do I apply for Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants?

Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.

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