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...
This federal Project Grant award of $294,706.00 was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to expand the Boardwalk Trail on the Altamaha River at Jaycee Landing in Jesup, Georgia. The project will extend the boardwalk by approximately 650 feet and include interpretative signage to inform and educate visitors about the river. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), a state government agency, is...
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 National Park Service awarded a $274,425 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to support development of the DeCastro Trailhead property in Conyers, Georgia. The grant will fund renovation of an existing structure into a nature center and pavilion, with outdoor improvements including sidewalks, landscaping, picnic tables, trash cans and grills. Interior renovations will make...
This federal Project Grant award of $316,000.00 was provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the construction of a splash pad, community pavilion, and related amenities in Hiawassee, GA. Key project elements include the installation of safety surfaces, spray features, a splash pad deck, a recirculation system, water source, drainage system, and fencing....
This federal Project Grant award of $880,000.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund renovations at two parks in Byron, GA. The award to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources includes resurfacing of asphalt roads and walking trails, drainage repairs, replacement of baseball field fencing and dugout roofs, score booth upgrades, and cleaning/restaining of pavilions at North Peach Park. At South Peach Park,...
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), as a sub-recipient, received a $1,045,300 Project Grant award from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The award will support the development of six additional premium recreational vehicle campsites and new lakeside amenities at the Evans County Public Fishing Area in Claxton, Georgia. The project aims to meet growing visitation demands at the area,...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,097,700 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024 under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support expansion of the Hawkinsville Veterans Park located in Hawkinsville, Georgia, to develop outdoor recreation areas and facilities as prioritized in Georgia's Statewide Comprehensive...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $314,655 Project Grant to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources on October 1, 2021 for the East Hampton Community Park - Phase 2 project. The grant is part of the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) and will provide funding through September 30, 2024 to support projects included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans for the acquisition and development of...