Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants (Kansas)

Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants (Kansas) is sponsored by Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP). This program offers matching grants to state and local units of government for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, including parks and trails.

2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program Applications Now Available - EBH Engineering NOW HIRING CONSTRUCTION OBSERVERS AND SURVEY TECHNICIANS! Click Here For More Information Are you planning an outdoor recreation project in your community and need funding assistance? The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks’ Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Program provides 50% reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects.

Qualifying projects include development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for the purpose of public recreation. Applications are now available! The next application round will be due September 13, 2024.

EBH will be your trusted advisor throughout the grant application and funding process leading to the design and engineering of your project. We work closely with funding and regulatory agencies to reach win-win design and engineering solutions, maximizing the use of grant funds for your city.

Contact EBH Engineering today to learn more about how we can help you obtain funding and provide engineering design services for your next outdoor recreation project! We look forward to talking with you. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) is accepting grant applications for the Land and Water Conservation Fund program until September 13, 2024.

The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects that are sponsored by political subdivisions and other appropriate public agencies. Since 1965, Kansas has received over $50 million and funded approximately 800 LWCF projects in nearly every county. Qualifying projects include development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for the purpose of public recreation.

Upon receiving 2024 applications, KDWP will review each project to confirm that it is in accord with the eligibility requirements specified in the LWCF guidelines. Eligible projects will include all required documentation, and meet needs identified in the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

The LWCF Application guidelines and forms are offered in a word document format, which can be downloaded from the Grant Applications page of the KDWP website. Please answer each question directly and thoroughly and be sure to make reference to supporting documentation where necessary. The Federal Standard Forms (SF-424) for Budget Information and Compliance Assurance are also required.

These forms can be obtained at https://www. nps. gov/subjects/lwcf/lwcf-forms.

htm . Please pay close attention to which forms are required for construction projects, and which are required for non-construction projects.