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Land & Water Conservation Fund | Department of Natural Resources Land & Water Conservation Fund Guidelines & Application Documents City & County LWCF Requests & Approvals The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federally funded grant program that provides 50% cost share for outdoor recreation area development and land acquisition. Iowa's cities and counties are eligible to participate.
The LWCF program provides an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of outdoor recreational projects that are in high demand. Popular projects in recent years have included skate parks, playgrounds, new and renovated swimming pools, campgrounds and multipurpose trails. Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Cycle The 2026 LWCF grant cycle is closed.
Questions should be directed to Jessica Flatt at jessica. flatt@dnr. iowa.
gov or 515-975-8569 . LWCF grant application is available on the DNR SlideRoom portal when the grant cycle is open. Please see the LWCF State Guidelines and Open Project Selection Process document below for program details.
With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Federal financial assistance programs for infrastructure must comply with domestic content procurement preference requirements established in the “ Build America, Buy America Act” at Section 70911 et seq. (“Buy America”).
Buy America’s domestic content procurement preference applies to all of the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials used for infrastructure projects under an award. The application and approval process for this program is lengthy. Applicants should plan for 12-24 months from time of application before grant agreements are executed and construction can begin.
If you have any questions, please contact Jessica Flatt at 515-975-8569. Guidelines & Application Documents LWCF State Guidelines for Local Participation & Open Project Selection Process and Project Scoring Criteria (608. 32 KB) .
pdf LWCF Budget Sheet (1. 05 MB) . pdf LWCF Risk Assessment Questionnaire (1.
07 MB) . pdf Archeological Review Process (126. 72 KB) .
pdf Resolution on Acquisition or Development for Outdoor Recreation (1. 06 MB) . pdf Building Effective Maps (197.
5 KB) . pdf Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) Applicants are required to show a relationship between their project and the SCORP priorities. State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan The 2023-2028 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (19.
07 MB) . pdf titled Outdoor Recreation in Iowa, is now available and produced in an interactive StoryMap format. State Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Plan Administrative Rules for LWCF IAC 571.
27 LWCF State Assistance Program Manual This map includes the locations of LWCF funded projects within the State of Iowa. Click on the blue dots to view the project number, project sponsor (city/county/state), park or project name, description and the funding received. Federal LWCF grants are competitive grants awarded to cities and counties across the state for acquisition and active outdoor recreational development projects.
Map of Past LWCF Funded Projects City & County LWCF Requests & Approvals The following are cities and counties that have submitted grants for LWCF for past years. 2023 LWCF Grants (188. 99 KB) .
pdf 2024 LWCF Grants (188. 24 KB) . pdf 2025 LWCF Grants (167 KB) .
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Iowa cities and counties for outdoor recreation projects including skate parks, playgrounds, pools, campgrounds, trails, and land acquisition. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was March 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Land & Water Conservation Fund (2026 LWCF) is funded by U.S. Department of the Interior via Iowa DNR. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
The solicitation lists 4 required documents: LWCF Budget Sheet, LWCF Risk Assessment Questionnaire, Resolution on Acquisition or Development for Outdoor Recreation, and Project maps demonstrating relationship to Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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.
Bats for the Future Fund is a grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), in partnership with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, that funds efforts to slow or halt the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) disease and support the recovery of affected bat populations in North America. Funded projects may address disease treatment, habitat conservation, population monitoring, or public education strategies that contribute to bat species survival. Additional support is provided by NextEra Energy Resources through its charitable foundation. Eligible applicants include researchers, nonprofits, universities, and government agencies with relevant conservation expertise. Awards range from $50,000 to $250,000, with the 2025 deadline on August 14, 2025.
Northern California Environmental Grassroots Fund is a grant from Rose Foundation for Communities and the Environment that funds small and emerging grassroots organizations in California building climate resilience and advancing environmental justice. The fund prioritizes groups rooted in historically marginalized communities, including BIPOC, frontline, and low-income populations, with strong advocacy, organizing, and outreach components. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations or fiscally-sponsored groups with annual income or expenses of $150,000 or less; government agencies, colleges, and universities are not eligible. Awards typically range from $4,000 to $7,500, with a maximum of $7,500.