The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $112,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program on April 30, 2024. The grant will fund improvements to two campgrounds in Lisbon, North Dakota, including adding water to the North Campground and updating the electrical system in the West Campground. The project also includes the...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,843,327 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation. The grant funds will be used to upgrade 23 existing campsites at Fort Ransom State Park by installing 50-amp electrical pedestals and new water hydrants. This project aims to enhance the recreational infrastructure and improve the visitor experience at the state park. The North Dakota...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,150,000 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) to upgrade electrical hookups and install water hydrants at approximately 45 campsites. This funding will support infrastructure improvements at state-managed campgrounds in North Dakota, enhancing recreational amenities and accessibility for visitors. As the lead...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) received a $144,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This funding will enable ND Parks & Rec to subgrant to the Mandan Park District to improve Legion Park in Mandan, ND. The project will replace an existing playground and update the comfort station warming house to...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $335,750 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funds will be used to build an outdoor recreation support building on the Spirit Lake Reservation, which will include a concession area, meeting room, and ADA-compliant bathrooms adjacent to the tribe's existing...
The National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $585,546.80 project grant to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation on October 1, 2021. The grant funding supports the acquisition of Lions Park in Bismarck, North Dakota, to be completed by December 20, 2021. As a sub-awardee of the State of North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will utilize the federal funding to acquire the...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (MN DNR) a $5,300,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2023. The grant will support the renovation and enhancement of the Lakeview Campground at Sibley State Park. Key project activities include rehabilitating and making ADA compliant two historic shower facilities and a picnic shelter,...
The U.S. National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation on Aug 1, 2025. The grant funds will be used to support recreational developments at Turtle Mountain Housing Authority parks, benefitting the general public. As a sub-recipient, the Turtle Mountain Housing Authority will carry out the project activities. The grant is part of the Land...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $255,500.00 Project Grant to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks (SDGFP) Wildlife Division under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This grant will fund developments at the Big Sioux Recreation Area in South Dakota to benefit the general public. The grant is provided through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which supports the acquisition,...
This $6,979,500.00 federal Project Grant award, issued on June 24, 2025 by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund the development of public parks and recreational facilities in North Dakota. The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will serve as the primary grantee and make a subaward to the City of Grand Forks for improvements to the Downtown Gateway and Greenway areas. This program, authorized...