The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant to the Alabama Department of Community and Economic Affairs (ADECA) on October 1, 2023. ADECA will sub-award these funds to the City of Lincoln, Alabama to develop the first phase of Stemley Road Park. The project scope includes constructing a fenced playground, picnic pavilion and tables, a 1,500-linear-foot...
The National Park Service awarded a $440,950 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on October 1, 2023. ADECA will sub-grant these funds to the Town of Ider, Alabama to replace approximately 4,196 linear feet of old, deteriorated fencing around the perimeter of Ider Town Park and its baseball/softball fields, basketball and tennis courts. The new modern, black...
This federal Project Grant award of $466,766.00 from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will be used by the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to fund renovations at the Ashville Community Park in Ashville, Alabama. The project activities include demolition and removal of old sidewalks, walking trails, and parking areas, followed by excavation, concrete...
The National Park Service awarded a $503,912.76 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to construct the first park in the Town of Shorter, Alabama. The project activities include building an 8-foot wide multi-use trail around the park perimeter, constructing a pavilion with picnic tables, creating a parking area, and funding site preparation, engineering,...
The National Park Service awarded a $635,094 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to support the construction of Pecan Orchard Park in the Town of Eclectic. The grant will fund the development of an 8-foot wide accessible walking trail, a designated parking area, and a multipurpose pavilion entertainment space for community recreation and events. Additionally, the...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded the Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation a $605,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program grant (CFDA 15.916) to replace and upgrade recreational facilities at Harrison Bay State Park. The project will demolish the existing pool and pool deck and install an inclusive, nature-inspired playground playscape, safety surfacing, and ADA access...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,181,878 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will subgrant these funds to the City of Mont Belvieu to enhance and expand recreational amenities at Joe Matthews Park. The project scope includes constructing an entry gate and sign, an accessible dock and pier...
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism will subgrant $613,250 to the City of Aiken, South Carolina from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation program to redevelop Smith-Hazel Park. Funded activities under the three-year project grant include site work, stormwater management, replacing the existing playground with accessible equipment and artificial turf surfacing, reconstructing two tennis courts, resurfacing walking trails and a basketball...
The California Department of Parks and Recreation received a $5,200,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant from the National Park Service to renovate and develop an Alameda, CA park. The project will construct a new playground, dog park, athletic courts, picnic areas, open lawn, restroom, and parking lot, as well as install pathway lighting and landscaping. This grant-funded project will improve public access and amenities at the previously limited-access park, benefiting...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) provides $874,146.64 to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to fund improvements to the campground at McFarland Park in Florence, Alabama. The grant will be used to construct new RV camping pads and upgrade electrical, water, and sewer infrastructure at the campground. Additional project activities include installing a new...