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Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants | Department Of Natural Resources Division State Parks & Historic Sites Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program is a federal program authorized in 1965 by Congress for the purpose of acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds for land and outdoor recreation facilities.
LWCF funds are appropriated by Congress to the US Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS). NPS allocates the funds through state agencies as a grant program to state and local governments. Grantees must match the grant award dollar for dollar.
The LWCF Program has resulted in Georgia receiving over $125 million in matching grant funds. The program was reauthorized and received permanent funding in fiscal years 2019 and 2020 respectively. With the permanent funding, it is anticipated that Georgia will receive about $8 million annually.
In order to efficiently administer the grant funds, LWCF operates on a bi-annual grant cycle. With two years of allocations to award, an estimate of $18 million will be available to local governments during the 2026 – 2027 grant cycle. 2026-2027 Funding Opportunity The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR) is pleased to announce the 2026-2027 funding cycle for the Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program.
The LWCF grant program will soon be accepting pre-applications for acquisition of land, development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities. Eligible applicants are defined as qualified local governments and constituted recreation authorities/commissions who are in good standing with LWCF. The pre-application will be completed online.
Following the competitive pre-application, selected applicants will be invited to complete a formal application for National Park Service. LWCF requires 50% match for all grant requests. Minimum grant request amount is $25,000 and maximum grant request amount is $750,000.
Only one application can be submitted per applicant. Applicants may submit pre-applications for both LWCF and Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, but applications must be for separate projects. Georgia DNR Grants staff will host one in-person and one webinar-based educational workshop covering LWCF and the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP).
Both sessions will cover the same material, including program overviews and an introduction to the application process. These workshops are offered at no cost to the public; however, registration is required. Please register using the links below.
June 2026: Educational Workshops Wednesday, June 10, 2026: In-person, Indian Springs State Park, Idlewilde Event Center, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM 678 Lake Clark Rd.
, Flovilla, GA 30216 - Register for In-person Grants Workshop Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Online Webinar, 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM Register for Online Grants Webinar August 3, 2026: Pre-application portal opens October 2, 2026: Pre-application portal closes at 11:59 PM October – November 2026: Pre-applications reviewed and ranked December 2026: Selected Applications announced January – April 2027: Formal Application workshop & building May 15, 2027: Formal Application Submitted to NPS for review Fall of 2027: Grant Awards anticipated 2024-2025 Educational Webinar (June 2024) How to better your LWCF application (October 2023) Julianne Carroll, LWCF Grants Specialist (reimbursements, extensions, quarterly reports, etc.)) 404.
463. 8393 | julianne. carroll@dnr.
ga. gov Rayne Gaston, LWCF Grant Coordinator (active grants/compliance) 404. 290.
7958 | rayne. gaston1@dnr. ga.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments and nonprofit organizations in Georgia. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program are due October 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Land & Water Conservation Fund Grant Program is funded by Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Georgia. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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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.
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