Project Grant P23AP02181

The National Park Service awarded a $275,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) on July 1, 2025. The grant will support developments at Dolliver Memorial State Park in Iowa that will benefit the general public. The Iowa DNR will make a subaward to its Parks and Forests Bureau to execute the project, which aligns with the state's outdoor recreation priorities. The project has an...

The National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $596,062.50 project grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources on Jul 16, 2025. The grant will support developments at the Rivers Edge Campground in Estherville, Iowa, which will benefit the general public. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the prime recipient and make a subaward to the City of...

The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $299,228 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to Des Moines County Conservation to make accessibility improvements at Big Hollow Park. This project will add 18 new RV campsites, pave a fishing jetty, and establish paved accessible routes including sidewalks at the beach and to an existing kayak launch dock. Completion of these improvements will...

The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $187,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) on June 27, 2025. The grant will provide matching funds for the Iowa DNR to make a sub-award to the City of Glenwood, IA for improvements at Hiley Park. This LWCF grant, funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, supports the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and...

This federal Project Grant award of $288,000 from the National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will allow the State South Dakota Game Fish & PK Wildlife Division to replace the existing outdated lighting at the Britton Baseball Complex. The new light towers and lights will provide safer evening games and a more enjoyable experience for spectators. The project performance period...

This $310,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning) will fund developments at Cheatom Park in Des Moines, Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will serve as the primary grantee and will make a sub-award to the City of Des Moines to execute the project, which will benefit the general public. The project, to be completed by June 2028, will support the state's outdoor...

The Department of the Interior, National Park Service National Office awarded a $788,295.20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 1, 2023. The DNR will subaward these funds to the City of Ionia to develop a pavilion with tables and grills, construct a walkway around the perimeter of Hale Park, and complete renovations to the restroom building, play equipment, and basketball courts. This project, to be completed by...

The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was awarded a $617,690 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning Program grant (CFDA 15.916) by the U.S. National Park Service on Sep 15, 2023. The grant will fund the installation of a splash pad, utility connections, construction of restrooms, pathways, design, engineering, permitting, surveys, archaeological assessments, and site amenities such as shade structures, outdoor tables,...

The South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Department received a $106,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant from the National Park Service to replace the existing change house and playground, install shade structures, concrete patio and sidewalks, and new utility connections and a septic tank at the swim beach. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the community and visitors of all ages and abilities by improving the...

The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation will subgrant a $1,178,116.10 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grant from the U.S. National Park Service to the City of Sandpoint, Idaho. This funding will support the development of a new accessible, barrier-free, and inclusive playground and splash pad at Travers Park in Sandpoint, Idaho. The project will also create picnic areas, sports playfields, trails, restrooms, and landscaping to benefit the local community and visitors of...