The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $139,871.38 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The grant funds will be used by the Parks Division to purchase and install a 600 square foot splash pad next to an existing indoor swimming pool in the city of Wells, Nevada. This project aims to provide new outdoor recreation amenities and increase commerce for the local community. The award has a...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $600,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Division. This grant will fund the rejuvenation of the Greenbelt Trail Playground at Optimist Park in Laramie, WY. The project aims to replace the outdated play structures with an innovative, inclusive playground design and install a new safety surface. This will...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $402,995.48 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources division. The grant will support a project to resurface and upgrade a walking path around Panther Pond and the visitor center in Wright, Wyoming. Key project elements include: Installing a concrete overlay on the existing aged asphalt sidewalk Replacing the existing metal grate bridge with two...
The National Park Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department will subgrant these funds to the Powers Lake City Board to develop a splash pad with accessible water features for community residents of all ages and abilities. Completion of this project by December 2025 will benefit Powers Lake, ND park visitors through the addition of physical...
The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources will subgrant $484,700 to the Town of Moorcroft, Wyoming under the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to construct recreational amenities within Noonan Park from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2025. Specifically, the project grant funding will support building a splash park, picnic area, and connector walkways alongside landscaping to increase recreational...
The National Park Service awarded a $900,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources Division. This grant will enable the division to subcontract with the City of Gillette to develop the Heritage Village Park. The key products and services to be delivered include: Providing ADA-accessible connections and permanent facilities such as drinking fountains, lighting improvements, and an...
The National Park Service awarded a $1.6 million Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources on October 1, 2022. The grant will fund replacement of the existing public swimming pool in Sheridan, Wyoming with a new swimming and wading pool within Kendrick Park by September 30, 2025. As the primary grantee, Wyoming State Parks will subgrant $56,009.48 to the City of Sheridan...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $511,961.38 Project Grant to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund construction of a splash pad facility adjacent to the existing swimming pool in Conrad, Montana. The splash pad will provide free seasonal outdoor recreation opportunities for children and disabled adults in the rural community. Sub-awarded funds...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $936,448 Project Grant to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources department. This grant will fund the development of a new 6.3-acre Rotary Clubs Park in Laramie, Wyoming through a sub-award to the City of Laramie. The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) is providing the grant funding to support the construction of new playground equipment for 2-5 year olds and 5-12 year olds, a...
The National Park Service awarded a $450,000 Project Grant to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources to install 12 small shelters around 4 existing softball fields at the Energy Capital Sports Complex in Gillette, Wyoming. This project, funded through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), aims to improve public outdoor recreation experiences for visitors of all ages and abilities. The Wyoming Department of State Parks and...