Project Grant 25DG11094200076

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service awarded $134,086.00 to the Puerto Rico Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) under the Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.676) on September 18, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2027. The primary deliverable is salary support for a Forest Legacy Program Coordinator position at DNER, with supplemental funding allocated for essential travel, supplies, and services. The coordinator will prepare competitive acquisition...

This award from the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service under the North American Wetlands Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.623) will provide $4,503,500.00 to the Downeast Lakes Land Trust to permanently protect 1,082.7 acres of habitat for the benefit of migratory birds and other wildlife. The funds will be used for fee title acquisition to permanently conserve this critical wetland and associated upland habitat. This 2-year project grant, awarded on Jul 1, 2024, aligns with...

The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded $21,997,020 to the California Department of Parks and Recreation on August 29, 2025, through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), commonly known as the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program. Under this Project Grant, which extends through August 28, 2030, CDPR will serve as the prime recipient and make a subaward to the Housing Authority of the City...

The National Park Service awarded $5,410,590 under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the California Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department will subgrant these funds to the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to acquire 56.8 acres of land for use as recreational open space. Immediate benefits will include public access to the new park lands and open spaces for activities such as hiking, walking, general...

The Trust For Public Land received a $134,000 project grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the agency's Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.676) to support the Enhanced Carbon Easement Pilot Project from May 31, 2023 through June 30, 2025. The Forest Legacy Program aims to conserve environmentally important forested areas threatened by conversion to non-forest uses through the use of conservation easements and fee simple purchases. Under this award, The Trust For...

Federal Grant Award Summary The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, Region 3 (Southwestern Region) awarded $133,500 to the New Mexico Energy Minerals & Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) through the Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.676) on July 22, 2025, for congressionally directed funding to support program administration and due diligence activities. The grant, with an ultimate completion date of June 30, 2029, funds critical pre-acquisition activities for two conservation...

Federal Grant Award Summary The National Park Service, Department of the Interior, awarded $845,990 through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department effective July 18, 2025, with a completion date of July 17, 2028. This Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant supports development and improvement projects at publicly owned parks and recreation...

This Project Grant award of $831,875.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service's Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.676) was provided to the State of New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Forests & Lands. The funding supports the implementation of the New Hampshire Forest Legacy Administration Grant, which aims to identify and protect environmentally important forest areas in New Hampshire that are at risk of conversion to non-forest uses. Key...

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $225,717 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry. The grant will fund the acquisition of 15.6 acres of undeveloped land in Fryeburg, Maine, and the subsequent development of a new parking lot, trailhead kiosk, and connector trail to an existing recreation area. This...

The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded $1.0 million in project grant funding through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. Under this Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant, the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources will serve...