The National Park Service awarded a $802,556 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). The grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, will be used to construct a perimeter biking and walking trail and a picnic shelter with storage on a concrete pad in Spartanburg, South Carolina. As a state government agency, SCPRT...
The National Park Service awarded a $17,854,195.31 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). The grant will fund the redevelopment of the aging Levy Park recreation complex, which serves an impoverished community lacking in accessible outdoor recreation. The project will fully renovate and reconfigure the sports fields and courts, develop over a...
The National Park Service awarded a $967,870.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). This grant will fund the construction of a new 40x68 foot building with restrooms, concessions, and a covered picnic area, as well as the addition of playground equipment, picnic tables, park benches, bike racks, trash receptacles, signs, a kiosk, lighting, and...
This federal Project Grant award of $642,000 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will enable the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to acquire 175.75 acres of property to expand Black River State Park, a river-based network of new state park properties. The property has been appraised at $642,000 and will be purchased from the Open Space Institute...
The National Park Service awarded a $403,400 project grant to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism on October 1, 2021 for the development of Blanding Street Park in Lake City, South Carolina. The grant is funded through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), which provides financial assistance for projects included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans to support the acquisition and development of outdoor...
The State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) was awarded a $253,624 federal Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to develop amenities at the McBee Recreation Complex in McBee, SC. The grant will fund the acquisition, development, and improvement of outdoor recreational areas and facilities in the state over the award period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027....
This federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), provides $1,000,000.00 to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) to acquire 313.1 acres of property to expand Black River State Park. The property, valued at $1,065,000, will be purchased from the Open Space Institute Land Trust. This project aims to develop a...
The National Park Service awarded a $290,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT). The grant funds will be used by the Town of Edisto Beach to resurface an existing 4,352 linear foot bike path along Jungle Shores Drive and Dawhoo Street. The project will address drainage issues, add new compacted base materials, grade and compact the path, and...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $207,475 Project Grant (CFDA 15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning) to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism (SCPRT) on October 1, 2024. The grant funding will support the construction of a new splash pad in Cheraw, SC. As a state government agency, SCPRT frequently receives federal grants to improve public recreational infrastructure, preserve natural spaces, and enhance outdoor access for...
The National Park Service awarded a $350,000 Project Grant to the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism on October 1, 2021 for the WISE STREET PARK project with a completion date of September 30, 2024. The grant funding is provided through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to support projects included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans. Funds will support acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas...