The National Park Service awarded a $6,800,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR). The grant will fund developments at the Weymouth Woods State Natural Area near Fort Liberty, North Carolina. The project, which benefits the general public, is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program that provides matching...
The National Park Service awarded a $597,440 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) grant to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) to assist with the construction of the Jarrell Center City Garden Park in Asheboro, North Carolina. This project grant will fund the development of an outdoor nature-centric recreational facility, including hardscape nature trails, a bathroom facility, parking, and fencing. The grant will enable the creation of a unique...
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) was awarded a $1,000,000 federal grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) administered by the National Park Service. The grant will be used to renovate Sunset Park, an iconic public park in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. The comprehensive renovation project includes upgrading the existing recreation amenities such as the carousel,...
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) received an $8,768,571.66 federal Project Grant award under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) from the National Park Service. The grant will fund renovations to Nocho Park in East Greensboro, North Carolina to provide much-needed improvements to an underserved community. Key project components include replacing restrooms, upgrading a...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) provides $195,805 in federal funds to the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) to increase the capacity of the LWCF State Assistance program. The award will fund three focus areas over the period of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025: 1) Hiring a new full-time temporary Grant Compliance...
The National Park Service awarded a $499,608 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Kentucky Department for Local Government on July 3, 2025. The Department will make a sub-award to the City of Crescent Springs for developments at the Lou Heartfield Memorial Park. This project will benefit the general public by supporting park improvements and recreational facility developments, aligning with the state's outdoor recreation...
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (NCDNCR) was awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Department of the Interior's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and improve Harold Rankin Park in the City of Lowell, North Carolina. The grant will fund the renovation of the park's existing playground, basketball court, and walking trails, as well as the construction of new...
The South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism will subgrant $800,000 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program to Greenville County. Administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service, the LWCF provides support for outdoor recreation projects included in state plans. Under this three-year project grant award beginning in October 2022, Greenville County will resurface approximately 75,000 square feet of an original parking lot at an unspecified...
The National Park Service awarded a $795,146.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on July 14, 2025. ADECA will sub-award the funds to the City of Carbon Hill, Alabama to develop improvements at Carbon Hill Park. The project will benefit the general public and align with Alabama's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The LWCF grant program provides federal financial assistance to state and local...
The National Park Service awarded the Department of Natural Resources Colorado a $1,750,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to renovate the 290-acre Playfair Park in Pueblo, Colorado. The project will redevelop existing park amenities, including paving approximately 3 miles of gravel trails and walking paths, as well as paving the lakeside dock area to improve accessibility. The Colorado Department of Natural Resources will sub-grant these LWCF funds to the...