The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $471,810 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks on April 1, 2025. The grant will fund the renovation of a restroom facility, construction of approximately 0.80 miles of trails, and installation of wayfinding signage at Cave Lake State Park. This project aims to enhance outdoor recreation resources and improve public access at the state park. The LWCF program...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $400,335 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance In Town Park in Fernley, Nevada. The project will fund the construction of an accessible walking trail, a playground walkway, installation of seating and a gazebo, drought-tolerant landscaping, and repairs to existing tennis courts. This project aims to improve the quality of...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $1,215,220 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the U.S. National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and improve Campground #2 at Wild Horse State Recreation Area in Elko, Nevada. The project will pave the campground loop road, add electrical and frost-free water hookups to all campsites, and undertake other improvements. This will increase recreational opportunities...
The National Park Service awarded the Nevada Division of State Parks a $500,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant (CFDA 15.916) to develop new trails at Valley of Fire State Park. This Project Grant will construct three new trails connecting existing park features to the new visitor center, install new wayfinding and informational signage, and add benches along the trails. The project will also replace signage for the park's existing trails. The grant award has a performance period...
The National Park Service awarded a $415,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The Nevada Division of State Parks will make a sub-award to the City of Reno for development projects at Ivan Sack Park. This federal grant funding will support the acquisition, development, and improvement of outdoor recreation areas and facilities to benefit the general public. The project performance period is from...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $274,507.24 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to subgrant to the City of Henderson for the development of the Pebble Parklet project. This project will include landscaping, irrigation, seating, picnic tables, a bike rack, and shade structures. The goal is to benefit local residents and increase access to parks in the neighborhood. The project...
The federal Project Grant award of $1,867,900.00, provided by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund the Nevada Division of State Parks' development projects at Valley of Fire State Park. The award, made on May 26, 2025, supports the state's priorities for outdoor recreation and will benefit the general public through improvements such as new visitor facilities, campground upgrades, and trail enhancements at the state...
The Nevada Division of State Parks (NDSP) was awarded a $221,312.50 Formula Grant from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Recreational Trails Program (CFDA 20.219) to develop new trails and improve trailhead facilities at Cave Lake State Park. The project includes constructing three new trails totaling 0.80 miles in length, building a new trailhead with an informational kiosk and trail map, and renovating the existing restroom facility with new siding, fixtures, and a solar...
This $1,945,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the Nevada Division of State Parks in making improvements at Kershaw-Ryan State Park. The grant will fund the development of park infrastructure and amenities to benefit the general public's outdoor recreation experience. Specific project activities to be undertaken include the...
The National Park Service awarded a $120,493 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks, a state government entity. The funding will be used to construct a new parklet in Henderson, NV that will provide a variety of outdoor recreational amenities, including shade structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, irrigation, a walking path, and a butterfly garden. This project will create new public...