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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is sponsored by National Park Service (NPS). The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program provides grants to states and local governments for the acquisition of federal lands and the development and renovation of outdoor recreation facilities, including parks, playgrounds, and wildlife areas.
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LWCF Forms - Land and Water Conservation Fund (U.S. National Park Service) Skip to global NPS navigation Skip to the footer section DNF : Description and Notification (PDF, 749 KB) A&R : Application and Revision (PDF, 526 KB) C&S : Compliance and Stewardship (PDF, 1,067 KB) The following forms can be downloaded from Grants. gov at SF-424 Mandatory Family .
Standard Form 424, Application for Federal Assistance Standard Form 424C, Budget Information for Construction Programs Standard Form 424D, Assurances for Construction Programs Standard Form - Project Abstract Summary Standard From LLL - Disclosure of Lobbying Activities The following forms can be downloaded from Grants. gov at Post-Award Reporting Forms .
Standard Form 429, Property Status Report (Cover Sheet) Standard Form 429A, Real Property Status Report (General Report) Standard Form 429B, Real Property Status Report (Request to Acquire, Improve, or Furnish) Last updated: August 29, 2022
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local governments are eligible to apply. The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) Federal Initiatives & Recreation Division administers this program in Alabama. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies by project (up to $1,725,000 for acquisition projects and up to $600,000 for development/renovation projects for state-administered funds, up to $33 million for California's allocation). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is funded by National Park Service (NPS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Alabama. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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