Cooperative Agreement R20AC00112

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $223,604 Project Grant under the Recreation Resources Management (CFDA 15.524) program to Tri-Cities Joint Job Development, a local government entity in North Dakota. The grant will fund four infrastructure improvement projects at the Lake Tschida Heart Butte Reservoir over the period from August 2024 to October 2028. The key deliverables include: 1) constructing a new 40x60 ft. heated storage shop to house road maintenance...

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission received a $2.9 million Project Grant from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate recreational areas at Schramm State Recreation Area in Gretna, Nebraska. Specifically, the Commission will reconfigure four existing canyon ponds into one pond, one wetland area, and an interactive stream to improve wildlife viewing and outdoor recreation access for visitors of all...

The Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation awarded a $1,059,600 Project Grant to the State South Dakota Game Fish & Parks Wildlife Division under the Recreation Resources Management federal grant program (CFDA 15.524). The funding will enable the Division to cost-share with the Bureau on planning, operation, maintenance, and replacement of recreation facilities within Reclamation areas managed by the Division under several management agreements. Key projects include improvements at...

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department received a $106,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant from the National Park Service to replace the existing change house and playground, install shade structures, concrete patio and sidewalks, and new utility connections and a septic tank at the swim beach. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the community and visitors of all ages and abilities by improving the...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to develop 11.5 acres of new parkland into Till Pond Park in Muncie, IN. The grant will fund the removal of invasive species, installation of pond aerators and fish stocking, tree planting, and construction of trails, fishing piers, pavilions, parking,...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $408,000.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) Wildlife Division. This grant will fund developments at the Lake Thompson Recreation Area to benefit the general public. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which this grant is made under, provides matching...

The Louisiana Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism received a $1,381,024 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) from the National Park Service to restore picnic, playground, and pier facilities in the Parish of Caddo. The project will renovate outdoor recreation areas by replacing a large group pavilion, two double pavilions, 34 single pavilions, a lake fishing pier, and a playground. It will also include...

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $417,316 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The award will support the development of a new 3,000-foot multi-use hiking and biking trail around the perimeter of Bowman Lake, a man-made wetland in the Sherman County Recreation Area near Loup City, Nebraska. The trail will connect existing facilities like picnic areas, a boat launch, and camping...

The National Park Service awarded the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission a $1,040,000 project grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to increase electrical service at 168 campsites in Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area. Specifically, the Commission will upgrade existing 30-amp electrical panels to 50-amp service at all campsites, install new junction boxes and electrical pedestals, replace outdated lines with new wiring while abandoning...

The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $112,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program on April 30, 2024. The grant will fund improvements to two campgrounds in Lisbon, North Dakota, including adding water to the North Campground and updating the electrical system in the West Campground. The project also includes the...