The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,840,765 Project Grant to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). WDNR will sub-grant these funds to the City of Pewaukee, Wisconsin to develop the Pewaukee Inclusive Playground. This project will improve public outdoor recreation opportunities for Wisconsin citizens by creating new park amenities such as a walkway,...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $761,598 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The grant will fund improvements to a park in Park Falls, WI, including the construction of a pavilion, restroom, concrete walkway, and fencing. This project aligns with the program's objective to provide federal financial assistance to state and local governments...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was awarded a $845,325 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on June 1, 2024. The grant will fund the development of a new splash pad play area, construction of pathways, and rehabilitation of existing restrooms to meet ADA standards in Dickeyville, WI. This project is part of the state's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and aims to enhance...
This federal Project Grant award, issued by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), provides $2,722,700.00 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources. The funding will support the resurfacing of roads and parking lots, as well as the expansion of parking lots by an additional 100 stalls, within the DNR-owned Peninsula State Park. The project aims to enhance recreational infrastructure...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $456,780 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). The grant will be sub-awarded by WDNR to the Village of New Auburn, Wisconsin to improve public outdoor recreation facilities. The funded project will develop restrooms, trails, and landscaping in the Village Park, enhancing recreational opportunities for the...
This federal Project Grant award of $4,145,095.50, awarded by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program, will provide funding to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) to make a sub-award to the city of Milwaukee for developments at Wisconsin Avenue Park. The grant will support the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities,...
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 Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) was awarded a $414,073 federal Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on June 1, 2024. The grant will be sub-awarded to the Village of Thiensville to develop new pickleball and tennis courts at Village Park in Thiensville, Wisconsin. This project aims to improve public outdoor recreation opportunities for the citizens of Wisconsin by providing space for...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will receive $534,200 from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate parking lots and roads at Kohler-Andrae State Park in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Specifically, the funding will support improvements to three existing day use parking lots, campground loop and spur roads, and a portion of the entrance road that are over 40 years old. The proposed upgrades are aimed at...
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will receive $2,652,950 in funding from the National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program to redevelop Modrzejewski Park in Milwaukee, WI. Work will include construction of a new community fieldhouse shelter building, lighting, basketball courts, playground, splash pad, band shell structure, and connecting paths. Additional site amenities to be installed are fencing, benches, trash and recycling...