Project Grant 18657714221

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on May 14, 2024. The Department will sub-grant the funds to the City of Dallas to develop Crawford Memorial Park. Planned improvements include constructing a multipurpose trail, prefabricated and repaired bridges, an all-abilities playground, site amenities, and an outdoor...

This $1,400,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service under the Save America's Treasures program will fund the restoration of four large Julian Garnsey murals and the ceiling in the rotunda of the Tower Building at Fair Park in Dallas, Texas. The objectives are to uncover, research, repair, and reinstall the WPA-era murals that depict the American spirit, ingenuity, and strength, as well as restore the original design of the building's ceiling. The 2-to-3-year project will be...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The grant will be used by TPWD to sub-award funds to the City of Harker Heights for the renovation and expansion of amenities at Kern Park. Key project components include: Replacing the playground equipment with accessible and engaging play equipment Renovating and...

The federal Project Grant award of $1,500,000.00 was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The award will be sub-granted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the City of Terrell to improve Kings Creek Park. The key products and services to be delivered include: Constructing a 1-mile paved multi-purpose trail, rebuilding the basketball court outside the floodway, reducing impervious cover in the...

The National Park Service awarded a $1.5 million project grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on March 7, 2023 through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support improvements to Oran Good Park in Farmers Branch, Texas by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department and the City of Farmers Branch as a sub-awardee. Specifically, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will construct a universally accessible all-abilities...

The Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) in the amount of $2,500,456 will support the Charlton Park Improvement Project in Houston, Texas. The funds will be subgranted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department to demolish and construct accessible walkways, retaining walls, fencing, a splash pad, shade...

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $3,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) on September 19, 2024. TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Fort Worth to redevelop the northern section of Sycamore Park, a former public golf course, into a functional and accessible community park. Key project elements include constructing a manmade wetland storm pond, vegetation...

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department, in collaboration with the Houston Parks Board, was awarded a $20,000,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The grant will fund critical improvements to MacGregor Park, including the replacement of the existing tennis center and baseball field, as well as the addition of a bayou-side amphitheater, community plaza, event lawn, and multi-purpose field. These...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the Town of Little Elm to improve the campground at Little Elm Park. The project elements include creating approximately 17 tent sites with an accessible granite path, adding two concrete trail sections, improving crosswalk...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,197,064 Project Grant under the 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant will be sub-awarded to the City of Denton, Texas to enhance Bowling Green Park, a 18.4-acre community space in the city. The project will upgrade the park's infrastructure and amenities, including constructing 10-foot wide accessible trails, a pavilion, a pedestrian...