The National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a project to update North Judson Town Park. Through this grant, the Indiana DNR, in partnership with the City of North Judson, will improve ADA accessibility, develop new recreational amenities like a playground, pickleball and volleyball courts, a pavilion, and trails, renovate existing...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program grant to the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to develop 11.5 acres of new parkland into Till Pond Park in Muncie, IN. The grant will fund the removal of invasive species, installation of pond aerators and fish stocking, tree planting, and construction of trails, fishing piers, pavilions, parking,...
This $500,000 project grant from the National Park Service will fund renovations to Water Tower Park in Michigan City, Indiana. Administered through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), the grant supports improvements that will create new, accessible recreation facilities for community residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Specifically, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will replace outdated playground equipment and tennis...
With Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance and in partnership with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Town of Williamsport, Indiana is awarded a $4,457,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) administered by the National Park Service. The grant will fund the renovation of Williamsport Town Park by replacing the existing pool, pool deck, and wading pool, constructing a new splash pad and mechanical building,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $289,250 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Kentucky Department for Local Government Office of Federal Grants. The grant will fund the development of an accessible 1,963 sq. ft. splash pad, ADA compliant bathroom facility, ramps, and parking lot in downtown Morganfield, Kentucky. This project, to be completed by...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEA). The EOEA will subgrant these funds to the City of Boston to undertake a comprehensive transformation and enhancement of a community recreation area. Key project elements include: converting a softball field to a Little League field, relocating a baseball field, adding a water spray area, a...
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources was awarded a $901,100 project grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funding will support the Austin Park Board's acquisition of 12.6 acres for the development and renovation of Broadway Community Park in Scott County, Indiana. Planned improvements include constructing a nature walking trail, installing solar lighting and burying...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission was awarded a $599,650 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. This grant will enable the Commission to subgrant funds to the City of Wisner, Nebraska to develop a 6,000 square foot splash pad feature and renovate existing public restrooms within Central Park. The splash pad will include 18 colorful, inclusive...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded the Indiana Department of Natural Resources a $600,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to support the NORTHSIDE PARK project. The grant period runs from August 18, 2021 through September 30, 2024 and will fund acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities in Huntingburg, IN in accordance with Indiana's Statewide Comprehensive...
The City of Kadoka was awarded a $115,822 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program to replace their aging outdoor basketball court. The project involves site preparation, landscaping, removing the existing court, and installing a new basketball court, hoops, benches, and fencing. This funding will support the replacement of a basketball court originally constructed with Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)...