Project Grant P23AP00653

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources received a $695,000 Project Grant award dated October 1, 2025, under the Department of the Interior's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). Through this Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) award, the DNR is making a subaward to Ottawa County for development projects at the Upper Macatawa Natural Area in Zeeland, Michigan. The project will enhance public outdoor recreation infrastructure and facilities,...

The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $960,399.44 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Finance and Operations Division to subgrant to the City of Greenville. The grant will fund the construction of a restroom building, picnic facilities, and improvements to the trail intersection between the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail and Fred Meijer Heartland Trail in Greenville, Michigan. This project,...

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 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 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 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 $1.5 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)...

Federal Grant Award Summary The Department of Interior's National Park Service awarded $1.0 million to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on September 9, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. The award supports development projects at Park Township Community Park through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which is financed by offshore oil...

The National Park Service awarded $10.07 million to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on August 8, 2025. The DNR will serve as the pass-through entity, making a subaward to Genesee County for park development and recreational infrastructure improvements at Riverbank Park in Flint, Michigan. The project will enhance outdoor recreation facilities and public access to natural resources, with an...