The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $240,000 Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the construction of a pocket park in downtown Tipton, Iowa, at the corner of Hwy 38 and 4th Street. The park will feature an accessible splash pad, sheltered seating, and bathroom facilities, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and serving as a...
The National Park Service awarded the Iowa Department of Natural Resources a $2,380,990 federal Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to construct a new swimming pool facility at Sportsman Park in Laurens, Iowa. The grant project will build a concrete swimming pool with zero-depth entry, swimming lanes, a diving tower, accessible pool stairs, and a new bathhouse and concession stand. The pool will be located adjacent to other...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $350,000 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office on August 19, 2021 to develop an accessible and inclusive playground for all ages in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The funding supports the Morgan Creek Playground development project through the grant's completion date of August 31, 2022. The federal grant program, Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning administered by the National...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $187,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). The Iowa DNR will make a sub-award to the city of Glenwood, IA to support developments at Hiley Park. This project, which will benefit the general public, is funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue through the Land and Water Conservation Fund State and...
The National Park Service awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department will subgrant these funds to the Powers Lake City Board to develop a splash pad with accessible water features for community residents of all ages and abilities. Completion of this project by December 2025 will benefit Powers Lake, ND park visitors through the addition of physical...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $255,268 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will make a sub-award to the Woodbury County Conservation for developments at Bigelow Park. This project will benefit the general public by developing parks owned by the state and local communities in accordance with Iowa's outdoor...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded $799,500 to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The funding will support the Webb Park Splashpad Development project, which involves the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities. Specifically, the grant funds will be used to...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will receive $357,000 from the Department of the Interior National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to replace an existing 8-foot-wide asphalt trail with a new 10-foot-wide concrete multi-use trail. As a sub-awardee, the Lee County Conservation Board will construct 2,725 feet of trail connecting South Park to Pollmiller Park and adjacent parks. This project aims to improve...
This $275,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) in making improvements at Dolliver Memorial State Park. Specifically, the Iowa DNR will use the grant funds to execute a sub-award to the Parks and Forests Bureau for development projects at the state park. The overall goal of this grant is to benefit the general public by enhancing...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $907,479.22 Project Grant to the City of Fostoria, Ohio under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funding will be used to replace an outdated city pool complex with a new splash pad and restroom facility at City Park. This project aims to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive outdoor water play area for the youth and families of the struggling community, as the...