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Find similar grantsLand & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants is sponsored by Kentucky Department for Local Government. Provides federal grant funds to protect natural areas and develop public outdoor recreation facilities.
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Land & Water Conservation Fund - Kentucky Department for Local Government Land & Water Conservation Fund Land and Water Conservation Fund LWCF provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities such as campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks.
Who Can Apply: Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply for funding. The minimum amount is $25,000. The maximum grant amount is $1,000,000.
It is a 50/50 matching reimbursement program. Application Process: The 2026 application is available here . Applications are due on Friday, October 30, 2026.
Please contact pamela. jordan@ky. gov if you have any questions.
State Clearinghouse for the Intergovernmental Review Process or request an update on previous comments to be eligible for funding. All recreational facilities that have received LWCF assistance must stay outdoor recreational for perpetuity. The land must be owned or be able to obtain a long term lease from a Public Agency.
The Public Agency will have to agree in writing to keeping the land recreational in perpetuity if the lease expires. Acquisition of land may be accomplished through purchase, transfer, gift or other means. All acquisitions must conform to the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquistiion Policies Act of 1970.
Please see KYTC Pre-qualified Appraisers list for an appraiser in your area. All Land Appraisals must adhere to the Appraisal Requirements for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Deed Restriction Requirement All sponsors who receive a LWCF grant must file a separate deed restriction prior to receiving reimbursement.
LWCF Advisory Board Meeting Announcement The next Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Advisory Board Meeting will be held Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 9:00 a. m. EST.
During this meeting, board members will review 2025 LWCF applications and make funding recommendations. The meeting is open to the public. WHAT : Land and Water Conservation Fund Advisory Board Meeting WHEN : Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.
m. EST WHERE : 100 Airport Rd. Frankfort, KY 40601.
3rd Floor. The LWCF is funded by the Department of the Interior’s National Park Service and administered by the Department for Local Government. Funding can be used for the acquisition of property and the development and/or renovation of public outdoor recreational facilities in the state of Kentucky.
Outdoor recreational facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, trails, passive parks, etc. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Pamela Jordan . Please submit all applications to the Office of Federal Grants .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, state and federal agencies in Kentucky. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000 - $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants are due October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants is funded by Kentucky Department for Local Government. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Kentucky. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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