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Find similar grantsNorth Carolina Land and Water Fund: Regular Grant Cycle is sponsored by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (North Carolina Land and Water Fund). Supports science-based projects across North Carolina that conserve, restore, and protect natural land and water resources.
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Land and Water Conservation Fund | NC State Parks Land Water Conservation Fund Find more information by visiting the National Park Service Page Grants and Outreach Quick Links Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Great Trails State Program (GTSP) Helene Recovery Fund for PARTF Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Connecting Communities to State Trails (CCST) NC Outdoor Recreation Plan Parks and Recreation Authority The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established in 1964 by Congress to create parks and open space; protect wilderness, wetlands, and refuges; preserve habitat; and enhance outdoor recreational opportunities.
LWCF was initially authorized for 25 years and was permanently reauthorized in the Dingell Act of March 2019 and in August 2020 the Great American Outdoors Act fully and permanently funded the program. Using zero taxpayer dollars, the LWCF invests earnings from offshore oil and gas leasing to help strengthen communities, preserve our history and protect our national endowment of lands and waters.
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service administers the program on behalf of the federal government. Authority for the program is vested in the N. C.
Department of Natural and Cultural Resources and the State Liaison Officer (SLO) appointed by the Governor. Historically, North Carolina's LWCF annual allocation has been split 60-40 between local governments and state agencies. The local assistance program for North Carolina administered by NC State Parks.
Grants, up to $750,000 require a 50% match for eligible project costs; historically used to acquire lands, waters, and interests therein necessary to achieve the natural, cultural, wildlife, and recreation management objectives of federal land management agencies. Recreation Resource Service (RRS) provides field administration to ensure compliance and success.
To be eligible for LWCF assistance, every state must prepare and regularly update a statewide comprehensive outdoor recreation plan (SCORP).
The SCORP includes inventories or assessments of current recreation resources (local, state and federal) within a state; identifies needs and new opportunities for outdoor recreation improvements; and sets forth a 5-year action agenda to meet the goals identified by its citizens and elected leaders.
2026 Local Community Grants awarded by Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund DNCR announces $4 Million in Local Grants from LWCF 9 Local Communities receive LWCF Grants 2026 Local Community Grants awarded by Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund LWCF Impact for Local Communities LWCF Local Grant Totals per County Hover over the map to see how many projects LWCF has funded in that county, as well as the total grant amount as of Fall 2026.
Colors represent prosperity zones. Western Region (yellowish brown) Southwest Region (orange) Piedmont Triad Region (deep purple) North Central Region (grey) Northeast Region (light blue) Southeast Region (light purple) Total LWCF Local Grants Awarded View the list of all LWCF grant local recipients in North Carolina in a sortable and searchable table as of fall 2026.
LWCF Projects: Photo Gallery Glencoe Park in Alamance County Pharr Mill Road Park in Cabarrus County Bur-Mill Park in Guilford County Meet our Grants and Outreach Team The Grants and Outreach Team (GO) in NC State Parks administers Parks and Trails Grants for local communities throughout North Carolina including: federal grants from Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF); state grants from the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF); and non-recurring state grants that include Accessibility Grants, Helene Recovery Fund through PARTF and the Great Trails State Program (GTSP).
Find your RRS Regional Consultant The Recreation Resources Service is a technical assistance program jointly administered by N. C. State Parks and North Carolina State University's Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
RRS provides field administration for grants administered by NC State Parks.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit corporations whose primary purpose is the conservation, preservation, and restoration of North Carolina's natural and cultural resources, as well as local governments and state agencies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows variable (Typically ranges from $50,000 to $1,000,000+). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Regular Grant Cycle are due March 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
North Carolina Land and Water Fund: Regular Grant Cycle is funded by North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (North Carolina Land and Water Fund). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in North Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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