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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The LWCF is a federal grants program that expands public outdoor recreation opportunities. Grants are available to county and state agencies for the acquisition of recreation areas, construction of new recreational facilities, and rehabilitation of existing facilities.
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Land and Water Conservation Fund | U.S. Department of the Interior Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary : July 4th 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Land and Water Conservation Fund The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by Congress in 1964 to fulfill a bipartisan commitment to safeguard natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans.
The fund helps strengthen communities, preserve history and protect the national endowment of lands and waters. Since its inception in 1965, the LWCF State and Local Assistance Program has funded more than 46,000 projects in every county in the country. On August 4, 2020, the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) was signed into law, authorizing $900 million annually in permanent funding for LWCF.
Prior to the passage of GAOA, funding for LWCF relied on annual congressional appropriations. At no cost to taxpayers, the LWCF supports increased public access to and protection for federal public lands and waters — including national parks, forests, wildlife refuges and recreation areas — and provides matching grants to state governments for the acquisition and development of public parks and other outdoor recreation sites.
Agencies also partner with landowners to support voluntary conservation activities on private lands. Some of the funds are distributed directly to states and local communities through grant programs. Tribes can work with states through the grant programs to secure LWCF funding for recreation and conservation projects.
These grants can be used for a range of projects from establishing baseball fields and community green spaces; to providing public access to rivers, lakes and other water resources; to protecting historic and cultural sites; and conserving natural landscapes.
The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) grant program, established in 2014 and funded by the LWCF, enables urban communities to create new outdoor recreation spaces, reinvigorate existing parks, and form connections between people and the outdoors in economically underserved communities.
This a nationally competitive grant program that delivers funding to urban areas — jurisdictions of at least 50,000 people — with priority given to projects located in economically disadvantaged areas and lacking in outdoor recreation opportunities. Land and Water Conservation Fund | Bureau of Land Management (blm. gov) Land Acquisition and Realty | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (fws.
gov) Land and Water Conservation Fund (U.S. National Park Service) (nps. gov)
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: County and state agencies are eligible to apply. To qualify for LWCF funds, Hawaii must maintain an updated Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program (State and Local Assistance) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). A federal program that provides matching grants to state and local governments to acquire federal lands and assist states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities, safeguarding natural areas, water resources, cultural heritage, and providing recreation opportunities.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). The LWCF provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. This includes protecting natural areas, water resources, and cultural heritage while providing outdoor recreational opportunities.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA SBIR Phase I Solicitation invites small businesses to submit proposals for projects addressing critical environmental challenges. Awards are for six months to demonstrate proof of concept. Key focus areas include Clean and Safe Water, Air Quality and Climate, Homeland Security, Circular Economy/Sustainable Materials, and Safer Chemicals.
Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC) Grant Program is a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs that funds the acquisition and development of public parkland and outdoor recreational facilities. Eligible applicants include Massachusetts cities of any size and towns with 35,000 or more year-round residents that have an established park or recreation commission and an approved Open Space and Recreation Plan. Smaller communities may qualify under small town, regional, or statewide provisions. Awards reach up to $425,000, with a deadline of July 8, 2025. The program supports community green space, conservation, and recreational access across the Commonwealth.