The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service provided a $1,000,000 Project Grant award under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The funding will be used for the construction of concrete park pathways in a new recreation complex, as well as around the bleachers and concession stand. The cash match will go towards the installation of field fencing, appurtenances, grading throughout the...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $169,800 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The funds will be used to add an ADA-compliant walking trail, playground, benches, picnic tables, and grills, as well as a location sign to Willie Basby Park in Cochran, Georgia. The project has an award date of October 1, 2024 and a planned completion date of September 30, 2027. The Outdoor...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund several improvements to the Eastside Park in Douglas, GA, including: Demolishing the existing single basketball court and replacing it with two new ADA-compliant courts, rehabilitating the existing baseball field, replacing damaged park pathways and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $348,000 Land and Water Conservation Funds (CFDA 15.916) Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to renovate two frequently used parks in Adel, GA. The grant will fund upgrades to Jim Battle Community Park and City Park, including new playground equipment, grills, refurbished basketball courts, new benches, water fountains, and an improved parking lot. This Project Grant, with an award date of October 1,...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $100,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. The grant will fund a project by the City of Centerville to install additional playground equipment and a sensory area in an existing park. The project aims to provide more play options for younger children and people of all ages. The grant award date is June 1, 2024, and...
This $274,425 Project Grant from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, supports activities under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The award funds the replacement of an existing playground with a new, ADA-compliant playground at Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, Georgia. It also provides for the creation of a pedestrian walkway and installation of adult outdoor fitness stations. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is the...
This $1,000,000 federal Project Grant award, provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund various recreational infrastructure improvements in Danielsville, GA. The key products and services to be delivered include erosion control measures for the stormwater system, regrading and renovation of baseball, softball, football and soccer fields, construction of a 4-field tee...
The National Park Service awarded the Georgia Department of Natural Resources a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The grant will fund the City of Marietta's West Dixie Park Improvements project, which includes installing storm drainage, sanitary sewer, and water service infrastructure, as well as constructing amenities such as a ramp and stair system, a connecting trail, a paved looped walking trail, a single-user...
This Project Grant award of $1,000,000.00 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 Phase 1 of a renovation project for the Dogwood Pavilion facility in Gainesville, GA. The project will involve demolition of the existing pavilion and adjacent kitchen/restroom building, and construction of a replacement facility with the same amenities plus added ADA accessibility and...
This Project Grant award of $400,000 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 fund the creation of a river access point to serve as a launch for nonmotorized recreational vessels in Athens, GA. The project will include a small paved parking area and paved access route to allow users to safely exit the river and transport their boats to their vehicles or arrange for pickup. This...