Project Grant 23DG11041200040

This Project Grant award of $1,650,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to upgrade the campground facilities at Brushy Creek State Recreation Area. The planned upgrades include adding 50-amp electrical service to campsites, installing new gravel for campsites and parking areas, replacing water lines, creating new full hookup...

This federal Project Grant award from the Federal Highway Administration's Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) provides $150,250 to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development to purchase and install a pre-cast concrete public restroom facility along the Creole Nature Trail in Louisiana. The project also includes necessary site work such as a septic tank, utility connections, and an ADA-accessible entrance. This funding will help restore public restroom...

This federal Formula Grant award of $117,362.04 from the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) will fund the construction of a two-user trailside restroom facility, associated utility connections, and trailhead amenities for the Town of Clifton Forge's Smith Creek Sensory Trail in Virginia. The project will be carried out by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT), a state government entity that specializes in transportation infrastructure...

The Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration awarded $241,600 under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) on September 9, 2022 to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The funding will support the construction of 1,500 linear feet of a 5.5-foot wide, 4-inch thick concrete trail around the central lake at Cape Girardeau County Park in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. It will also cover the installation of 38 LED walking lights along the trail and the construction of an...

The Missouri Department of Transportation received a $288,100 Formula Grant award under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219), administered by the Federal Highway Administration. The project involves the rehabilitation of a concrete trail, extension of a stormwater culvert, and addition of rip rap, as well as the installation of amenities such as benches, a water bottle filling station, a pedestrian counter, signage, landscaping, and two butterfly gardens. The project will take place...

The National Park Service awarded a $869,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Colorado Department of Natural Resources (Colorado Parks and Wildlife) to demolish and replace four outdated vault restrooms at Lory State Park. The project will install newer CXT double vault toilets with sealed tanks and lower maintenance requirements at the Timber Group Picnic Area, Easy Valley Trailhead, South Etluck Picnic Area, and Homestead Picnic Area. This...

The West Virginia Division of Highways was awarded a $106,960 Formula Grant on June 21, 2022 from the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219). The funding will support the North Bend RL TRL Comfort Station project, which involves constructing comfort stations to enhance recreational trail facilities in the state. The Recreational Trails Program aims to help states develop and maintain recreational trails and related infrastructure for both motorized and...

The Missouri Department of Transportation received a $258,098.77 Formula Grant award on February 10, 2021 from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The funding supports the Recreational Trails Program, which provides funds to develop and maintain recreational trails and related facilities for nonmotorized and motorized uses. Specifically, Lincoln County and the City of Troy will use the award to construct a 0.864 mile accessible fitness trail in Kiwanis Park. The...

This $177,400 Formula Grant from the Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219), will fund engineering services, materials, and labor for trail rehabilitation work along the Squirrel Creek Trail in Illinois. Specifically, the grant will cover design and plans to replace two bridges, removal and replacement of Bridge #7, removal and replacement of four other bridges with culverts, and drainage and trail surface improvements...

This federal Cooperative Agreement award of $777,146.00 from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the National Trails System Projects program (CFDA 15.935) will engage the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (ATC) to rehabilitate 56 privies along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail in 7 states. The project aims to ensure continued visitor access and enjoyment by bringing the privies into compliance with waste management code requirements. The ATC, a non-profit organization that...