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Land & Water Conservation Fund | Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management Land & Water Conservation Fund The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program established by the LWCF Act of 1965, administered by the United States Department of the Interior (USDOI) / National Park Service (NPS) and managed in this State by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management / Division of Planning & Development.
The program provides matching grants to state and local government entities for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of public outdoor recreation lands and facilities. Under the provisions of section 6(f) of the Act, any property that benefits from the funds cannot be partially or entirely converted to any use other than for public outdoor recreation without the permission of the Secretary of the USDOI.
Federal law requires a project sponsor to provide approved substitute property in the case of a use conversion, whether pre-authorized or retroactively. Examples of non-compliant uses include, but are not limited to, sale or surplus of land, development of unapproved indoor facilities, abutter encroachments, staging for unrelated and/or off-site construction projects, or exclusive use by a specific group or population.
Information on the federal provisions and encumbrances to such properties can be found in the Land & Water Conservation Fund Manual .
Code of Federal Regulations (36 CFR 59) NPS LWCF Stewardship Booklet NPS Land & Water Conservation Fund Manual RIDEM LWCF RI Project Map LWCF Grant Record Template Word file, less than 1 mb megabytes LWCF Field Inspection App Factsheet PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes NPS LWCF Restriction Presentation (2/8/24) PDF file, about 2 mb megabytes LWCF Use of Existing Property to Satisfy a Conversion PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes LWCF Local Sponsor Conversion Responsibilities.
pdf PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes LWCF Public Facility Allowability on 6f Restricted Property. pdf PDF file, less than 1 mb megabytes RIDEM Recorded Webinar 2/8/24 Recreation Land Acquisitions and Developments funded through LWCF must be inspected at five-year intervals to ensure their continuing viability. RIDEM has developed an application to facilitate these inspections by municipalities.
The app runs on iOS and Android mobile devices or in a web browser. Staff training is available if desired. Download Quick Start Instructions .
Please direct any questions about LWCF to Paul. Jordan@dem. ri.
gov or (401) 537-4497.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State and local government entities in Rhode Island. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants is funded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Rhode Island. 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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