The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) received a $362,620 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. Through this grant, KDWPT will provide funding to the City of Pittsburg, Kansas to demolish and replace an existing miniature golf course at the Four Oaks Golf Course. The project will involve replacing the outdated 1990s-era miniature golf...
This $312,813 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service will support outdoor recreation area and facility development in Shawnee County, Kansas. Awarded on June 9, 2021 with a completion date of November 30, 2022, the funding assists the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). Specifically, the grant funds will go towards upgrading restroom facilities...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) was awarded a $161,395 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to develop Guerrier Hill Park in Atchison, Kansas. The award will enable the KDWPT to subgrant funds to the City of Atchison to install a park sign, street signage, new paved parking with ADA-accessible stalls, and an ADA-accessible viewing...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will use a $563,170 Project Grant award from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to improve community access and accommodate pedestrians and cyclists accessing park resources in Chisholm Creek Park in Wichita, Kansas. As a sub-awardee, the City of Wichita will receive funding to develop a 10-foot-wide paved walk-bike path around the park's lake, construct a paved...
The National Park Service awarded a $5,167,654 Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and the City of Pratt. The grant will fund the enhancement of the Green Sports Complex in Pratt, Kansas. Key project elements include constructing a two-story building with restrooms, locker rooms, storage, offices, and an interpretive center, as well as adding four pickleball courts, trails,...
The U.S. National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program, awarded a $1,580,000 project grant to the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department on October 1, 2023. The grant will fund Phase 2 of the Mid America Park expansion in Midwest City, Oklahoma, building on previous Phase 1 efforts. Key project elements include construction of a splash pad, installation of an entry sign and prefabricated...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $3,270,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. The grant funds will be sub-awarded to the City of Garden Plain, KS to develop a new aquatic facility at the City Park, including a pool basin and deck, splash pad, bathhouse, and other amenities. This project is expected to benefit the growing Garden Plain community as...
The federal Project Grant award of $321,900.00 was made on October 1, 2024 by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The award recipient, the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department, will use the funds to support a range of community recreation infrastructure projects across the state. Typical project types include park renovations, trail development, playground construction, pool...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,309,955 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will subgrant these funds to the City of Othello to develop a spray park, install lighting, and renovate existing walking trails at Kiwanis Park. This project will provide water play and passive recreation opportunities. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $424,657 Project Grant to Independence Charter Township through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support renovations to the township's existing playground, parking lot, walkways and addition of site amenities at their local park. Work will be performed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the award, delivered...