The National Park Service (NPS) awarded a $750,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Utah Division of State Parks to transform approximately 12 acres of underutilized land into a thriving nature-based community center. The project will benefit both people and wildlife by creating habitats for birds, insects, and other animals. The grant supports the development of this Nature Center at Pia Okwai from October 1, 2024...
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 $5,000,000.00 to the Utah Division of State Parks to acquire 230 acres of land for recreational open space, viewshed protection, and the conservation of critical habitat. The award, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027, supports the state agency's efforts to preserve...
The National Park Service awarded a $823,857 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation, a division of the State Department of Natural Resource. The grant funds will be used to demolish and rebuild a restroom facility, construct a new multi-sport court and pickleball courts, install a playground shade, and re-landscape the affected areas. This project will be completed by summer 2025....
The National Park Service awarded a $623,847 Project Grant to the Utah Division of State Parks under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund improvements to Geneva and Sharon Parks in Orem, UT, including construction of new restroom facilities and a playground. The award period is from July 8, 2021 through September 30, 2024. As part of its mission, the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program provides...
The Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation was awarded a $456,365.48 project grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to develop a comprehensive statewide outdoor recreation plan. This plan will provide a sustainable and well-coordinated system of outdoor recreation resources and opportunities that meet the needs of Utah residents and visitors while conserving natural, cultural, and recreational assets. The project...
The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded a $7,250,492.45 Project Grant to the Utah Division of Outdoor Recreation on October 1, 2023. The Division will subgrant the funds to the City of Millcreek, UT to develop a new natural space with accompanying recreational features. The project will include walkways, decorative plaza paving, walls supporting native landscaping, an accessible informal stage area, an interactive water...
The National Park Service awarded a $372,102 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Utah Division of State Parks to assist with the replacement and improvement of the playground area and equipment at Mountain View Park in Farr West, Utah. The grant, with an award date of October 1, 2024 and a completion date of September 30, 2027, will fund the development of recreational infrastructure at the park, including the...
This $2,735,217.04 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the Bastian Natural Resource Area project in South Jordan, UT. The project will create a premier outdoor recreational area, including the development of walking, biking, and equestrian trails, and landscaping with native and water-wise plants. The grant recipient, the Utah Division of State Parks, will use the funding to...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $13,881,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Utah Division of State Parks. The grant will support the demolition of an existing swimming pool and building, and the construction of a new recreational facility in Richfield, Utah. The new facility will include a lap competition pool, zero-entry activity pool, pool play features, deck and spectator areas,...
The National Park Service awarded a Project Grant of $400,000.00 on June 15, 2024 to the Utah Division of State Parks and Recreation under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund Phase Three of Mantua Town's plan to expand and enhance bicycling and mountain biking activities in the area. The scope of work includes building a pavilion with benches, tables, a food serving area, power outlets, 3 pickleball courts, 1 tennis court, and a...