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Find similar grantsLand & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Recreation Grants is sponsored by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Provides matching grants to create or develop public outdoor recreation areas.
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Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants | Montana FWP Land & Water Conservation Fund matching grants help local communities provide open spaces and healthy recreation places for Montana families. Land & Water Conservation Fund Recreation Grants The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federal grant program administered by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP).
The LWCF Program provides matching grant funds to state, tribal, and local government entities to create or develop public outdoor recreation areas . Montana’s LWCF Program has funded over 800 projects throughout Montana since its creation in 1964.
The 2026-2030 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) provides guidance to direct Montana’s state-side apportionment of the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program. Examples of eligible projects include: ball fields, public parks, outdoor municipal pools, playgrounds, picnic facilities, walking trails and more. This grant requires a 50% non-federal match.
2025 LWCF Grant Cycle Closed The 2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant cycle is now closed. The next grant cycle is anticipated to open in summer 2027 . Please check back for updates.
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Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Recreation Grants is funded by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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