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 $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 Nevada Division of State Parks received a $2,850,659.50 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 the Trench K Trailhead at Ice Age Fossils Nevada State Park in North Las Vegas. The project includes the construction of a vault toilet, kiosk, shade pavilion, walkways, parking, seating, landscaping, and a 2,180-foot paved road connecting the existing visitor center...
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...
This $415,000 Project Grant award under the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the development of Ivan Sack Park in Reno, Nevada. The Nevada Division of State Parks will make a subaward to the City of Reno to support this project, which is intended to benefit the general public. The grant funding will be used for park improvements and developments, aligning with the state's outdoor recreation priorities identified in...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $139,871.38 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The grant funds will be used by the Parks Division to purchase and install a 600 square foot splash pad next to an existing indoor swimming pool in the city of Wells, Nevada. This project aims to provide new outdoor recreation amenities and increase commerce for the local community. The award has a...
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission was awarded a $599,650 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. This grant will enable the Commission to subgrant funds to the City of Wisner, Nebraska to develop a 6,000 square foot splash pad feature and renovate existing public restrooms within Central Park. The splash pad will include 18 colorful, inclusive...
The National Park Service awarded a $471,810 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The grant funding will be used to renovate a restroom facility, construct approximately 0.80 miles of trails, and install wayfinding signage at Cave Lake State Park. This project, which has an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $289,250 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Kentucky Department for Local Government Office of Federal Grants. The grant will fund the development of an accessible 1,963 sq. ft. splash pad, ADA compliant bathroom facility, ramps, and parking lot in downtown Morganfield, Kentucky. This project, to be completed by...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $282,086 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department. The grant will be sub-awarded to the City of Havre to construct a new 2,500 square foot community splash pad at the city's public swimming pool. This project will provide a much-needed outdoor recreational amenity for Havre and surrounding rural communities in the Hi-Line region of...