The National Park Service awarded a $637,000 Project Grant to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the reconstruction of summit infrastructure at Mt. Philo State Park in Charlotte, Vermont between January 1, 2022 and December 31, 2024. The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program provides financial assistance to states and localities for...
The National Park Service awarded a $662,562 Project Grant to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources Parks & Recreation Department on January 1, 2022 for the Confluence River Park project. The grant is part of the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) and will support acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities consistent with Vermont's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Funding will be used to complete...
The Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont was awarded a $825,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funds will be used to acquire 83.25 acres of land to add to the Perry Hill Block of the CC Putnam State Forest, expanding recreational opportunities in the town of Waterbury, Vermont. The grant has a performance period from October 1,...
This federal Project Grant award of $3,003,000.00 was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Department of Forests, Parks & Recreation Vermont. The funding will be used to construct a new maintenance facility to directly support Vermont's state parks, improving public outdoor recreation opportunities for visitors. The project will ensure the required maintenance of park facilities can occur,...
This $1,449,958 federal Project Grant awarded by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the construction of Vermont's first universally accessible playground and associated facilities at Oakledge Park in Burlington, VT. The project aims to expand opportunities and accessibility for children and families with limitations at the park. The grant has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a targeted completion date...
The National Park Service awarded a $987,000 Project Grant to the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The award will fund rehabilitation of the Groton Visitor Interpretive Center in Groton, Vermont from October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. As outlined in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans, this project grant will support renovating the existing interpretive center's...
This $316,636 federal Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund improvements to the Big Springs Parking Area and Hellbrook Trailhead in Stowe, Vermont. The project aims to eliminate erosion, reestablish stream buffers, construct a new parking area, and improve drainage and surface conditions at the roadside pullover area. Signage will also be installed to...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,240,000 Project Grant (CFDA 15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning) to the Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation. The objective of this grant is to provide funding assistance to make upgrades and expand campground toilet and shower facilities in two locations within Burton Island State Park. This will enhance the visitor experience for all park users. The grant has an award date...
The Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation in Vermont received a $123,400 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The grant will enable the Vermont agency to create an inclusive statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and develop a planning process action plan to guide future SCORP updates. The primary focus of the SCORP will be to conduct a...
The National Park Service awarded a $623,847 Project Grant to the Utah Division of State Parks under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund improvements to Geneva and Sharon Parks in Orem, UT, including construction of new restroom facilities and a playground. The award period is from July 8, 2021 through September 30, 2024. As part of its mission, the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program provides...