The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $112,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program on April 30, 2024. The grant will fund improvements to two campgrounds in Lisbon, North Dakota, including adding water to the North Campground and updating the electrical system in the West Campground. The project also includes the...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) received a $144,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This funding will enable ND Parks & Rec to subgrant to the Mandan Park District to improve Legion Park in Mandan, ND. The project will replace an existing playground and update the comfort station warming house to...
The U.S. National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program awarded a $6,979,500 project grant to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation on June 24, 2025. The grant funds will support outdoor recreation developments at Downtown Gateway and Greenway in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will serve as the primary grantee and make a subaward to the City of Grand Forks to implement this...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $160,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) to renovate the Wishek Park District outdoor swimming pool. The project will involve fixing leaking pipes, replacing the filter system, installing a new PVC liner, and installing new concrete pool walls and floor. The award period runs from July...
The National Park Service awarded $200,000 through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation on October 1, 2022. The funds will support replacement of an existing pavilion in Roosevelt Park, Devils Lake, ND with an accessible outdoor activity support building by December 31, 2025. The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will subgrant the funds to the Devils Lake Park Board. The new...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $110,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation (ND Parks & Rec). The purpose of this grant is to replace the current outdated playground equipment with new and improved safer ADA compliant equipment. The project will be completed by September 30, 2025. ND Parks & Rec, the state parks agency for North...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,150,000 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) to upgrade electrical hookups and install water hydrants at approximately 45 campsites. This funding will support infrastructure improvements at state-managed campgrounds in North Dakota, enhancing recreational amenities and accessibility for visitors. As the lead...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,843,327 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation. The grant funds will be used to upgrade 23 existing campsites at Fort Ransom State Park by installing 50-amp electrical pedestals and new water hydrants. This project aims to enhance the recreational infrastructure and improve the visitor experience at the state park. The North Dakota...
This federal Project Grant award of $4,000,000 from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the development of the Pembina Gorge Campground in North Dakota. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: establishing basic camping amenities such as grading the initial campground, developing campsites, and constructing...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will subgrant $103,841.88 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to the City of Coleharbor through December 2025. The funding comes from the Department of the Interior National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The subgrant will allow Coleharbor to purchase new playground equipment to enhance the city park. This supports the program's goal of assisting states with...