Project Grant P22AP00215

The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has awarded a $378,050.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, who will subaward the funds to Michigamme Township. The funding will be used to develop access pathways and renovate the parking area and tennis courts in Michigamme Township Park. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the local community and visitors to the state...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will subgrant $1,031,800 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to Ingham County. The grant will support accessibility improvements to nature trails in Lake Lansing Park North. Specifically, existing boardwalks will be replaced and a dirt trail will be reconstructed with a crushed compacted stone surface. Interpretive signage, mile markers, and benches will also be installed. This project aligns with the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition,...

The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded $1.0 million to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on October 1, 2025, for park development improvements at Creasey Bicentennial Park in Grand Blanc, Michigan. This funding, derived from offshore oil and gas lease revenues under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, supports the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation...

LWCF State and Local Assistance Program – Park Development Project The National Park Service awarded $1,000,000 in Project Grant funding under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. This award supports the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants for park development projects selected...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a $1.0M Project Grant award dated August 12, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service. The award will fund park development improvements at Kennedy Park through a subaward to the City of Eastpointe. The project is expected to be completed by September 30, 2028, and will deliver enhanced recreational amenities and...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was awarded a $1,031,800 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA #15.916). The grant will be used to improve the accessibility and recreational amenities at the Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, Michigan. Key project components include: Constructing new accessible asphalt and concrete pathways, service drives, and...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources will subgrant a $309,540 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) award from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office to the City of Alpena. The funds will be used to develop a pavilion with restrooms, access pathways, and site amenities in Duck Park. This project will benefit the community and visitors of all ages and abilities by enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities in the Alpena area. The award period is...

The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $1,800,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to subgrant to the City of Detroit. The funding will support the replacement or renovation of nearly all existing recreation amenities at Heilmann Park in Detroit, including the skate park, multi-use courts, sport fields, playground, walking path, and green...

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a $1.5 million Project Grant award dated July 16, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service. This award supports development projects at Bass River State Recreation Area in Robinson Township, Michigan, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2028. The grant is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)...

The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $884,458.96 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The grant will be subgranted to Cass County to renovate facilities and construct new recreation amenities at the Dr. Lawless International Dark Sky Park. Key project components include: Renovating the Schug Pavilion with accessible restrooms and the entry gatehouse Paving the existing entrance drive and...