The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $999,788.27 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning project grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Alabama Department of Community and Economic Affairs (ADECA). ADECA will sub-award the funds to the City of Bridgeport, Alabama to renovate Charlie Smith Park. The project will involve the first phase of a complete park renovation, including new walking paths, a pavilion, playground,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $312,346.34 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) for improvements to Shawmut Park in the City of Valley. ADECA will subgrant these funds to the City of Valley to administer the project, which includes site work, purchasing and installing playground equipment and...
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 $466,766 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support renovations and improvements to the Ashville Community Park in Ashville, Alabama. The grant will fund activities such as demolition and replacement of sidewalks, walking trails, and the parking area, as well as installation of new playground equipment, landscaping, and an irrigation system. This investment aims to enhance...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $187,698 project grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Commission will sub-grant these funds to the City of Lincoln to renovate Herbert Park, a neighborhood park located in an area with a higher concentration of racial and ethnic minorities and lower access to recreational opportunities. The project will remove the existing playground equipment and...
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...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,312,130 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant funds will be subgranted to the City of Laredo, Texas to implement Phase 1 of the Riverbend Trails project, a 77-acre park along the Rio Grande River. The proposed scope of work includes constructing concrete hike and bike trail improvements,...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $530,842.40 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department, in partnership with the Town of Bernalillo. The funding will be used to develop the final 2.5 acres of the 15-acre Rotary Park in Bernalillo, NM. Planned improvements include constructing an asphalt walking path, a labyrinth-style walking trail, horseshoe pits,...
This $874,146.64 Project Grant awarded by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) to subgrant funds to the City of Florence to make improvements to the campground at McFarland Park. Key project activities include constructing new RV camping pads and amenities, upgrading electrical and utility services, installing new signage and landscaping, and...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $3,000,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to Pinellas County, Florida to renovate and enhance Raymond H. Neri Community Park. The project will construct new amenities including an adult fitness playground, two children's playgrounds, picnic facilities, a multi-use trail, a multipurpose sports field, a dog park, and restrooms. Additional improvements will include new...