The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) has awarded $205,133.00 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) to sub-grant to the City of Grand Mound for the construction of a splash pad in the Grand Mound Ball Park. The splash pad will be integrated with the existing park infrastructure, including parking, facilities, and trails, to provide a new recreational amenity for community members and visitors. This project aims...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $10,978,500 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) project grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). The Iowa DNR will sub-grant the funding to the City of Des Moines for the renovation of Birdland Park. This project aims to improve public outdoor recreation opportunities for central Iowa residents and visitors through enhanced park amenities and improved flood resilience. The...
This $440,000.00 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program will fund developments at Prairie Rose State Park in Harlan, IA. The grant recipient, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will use the funding to enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities in the state in alignment with Iowa's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The project will...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $465,762.50 Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources to renovate and revitalize the 13-acre Stone Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The funding comes from the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) grant program. Key project elements include installing new pickleball courts, repairing the existing basketball court, adding lighting, fencing, a perimeter walkway, and improving drainage....
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $263,834 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Iowa DNR will sub-grant the award to the City of Murray, Iowa to renovate and develop Mallory Park. This project will replace an aging and unsafe playground and add a new 1,570 square foot splash pad with a 942 square foot wet area. The results will be a modernized...
The National Park Service awarded the Iowa Department of Natural Resources a $2,380,990 federal Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to construct a new swimming pool facility at Sportsman Park in Laurens, Iowa. The grant project will build a concrete swimming pool with zero-depth entry, swimming lanes, a diving tower, accessible pool stairs, and a new bathhouse and concession stand. The pool will be located adjacent to other...
This $310,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning) will fund developments at Cheatom Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the primary grantee and will make a sub-award to the City of Des Moines to execute the project, which will benefit the general public. The project, to be completed by June 2028, will support the state's outdoor...
The National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $596,062.50 project grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Jul 16, 2025. The grant will support developments at the Rivers Edge Campground in Estherville, Iowa, which will benefit the general public. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the prime recipient and make a subaward to the City of...
This federal Project Grant award of $2,200,000.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' development projects at Big Creek State Park. The grant, awarded on July 1, 2025 with a completion date of June 30, 2028, will support the state agency's efforts to enhance public outdoor recreation facilities and infrastructure at the state park for the benefit of the general...
This Project Grant award, provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund the development of outdoor recreation facilities at West Lake Park in Davenport, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the primary grantee and make a sub-award to the Scott County Conservation Board to execute the project. The $1,180,601.50 award will support a range of park improvements and new amenities to...