The National Park Service awarded a $1,270,221.92 Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program (CFDA 15.916) project grant to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. This grant will fund the development of Walker Park in Kingman, Kansas, which includes constructing walking trails, an 18-hole disc golf course, pickleball courts, open-air shelters, an access road, a parking lot, and installing native grasses and dog park fencing. The Kansas Department of...
This Project Grant award of $5,167,654.00 from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the enhancement of the Green Sports Complex in Pratt, Kansas. The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will partner with the City of Pratt to construct a two-story building with restrooms, locker rooms, storage, office space, a rental and concessions area, and an interpretive center. The project will also include four...
The National Park Service awarded a $252,200 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) to subgrant to the City of Gardner, Kansas. The grant will fund the replacement of an existing restroom facility at Veterans Memorial Park in Gardner. The new facility will be designed to accommodate users with accessibility needs. This project aligns with Kansas's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and represents an appropriate...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $258,206 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Kentucky Department for Local Government Office of Federal Grants. The grant will support the construction of four hybrid tennis-pickleball courts, installation of court lighting, and development of a parking lot at the Anderson County Community Park in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. This project will...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will use a $563,170 Project Grant award from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to improve community access and accommodate pedestrians and cyclists accessing park resources in Chisholm Creek Park in Wichita, Kansas. As a sub-awardee, the City of Wichita will receive funding to develop a 10-foot-wide paved walk-bike path around the park's lake, construct a paved...
This $312,813 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service will support outdoor recreation area and facility development in Shawnee County, Kansas. Awarded on June 9, 2021 with a completion date of November 30, 2022, the funding assists the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). Specifically, the grant funds will go towards upgrading restroom facilities...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) was awarded a $725,635.96 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) from the National Park Service on August 14, 2023. The grant funds will be used to construct a new playspace outside the Derby Public Library in Derby, Kansas. The playspace will include picnic areas, interactive music literacy features, a performance area, play area, and an interactive water splash pad....
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission received a $280,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on September 1, 2024. The grant will be used to sub-award funds to the City of Chadron for improvements to the War Memorial Park. Key project elements include: Replacing 30-year-old playground equipment with new structures targeted for ages 2-5 and 5-12, providing sensory and interactive play opportunities...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 project grant to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will support improvements to existing campgrounds and construction of new cabins at Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove, KS. Specifically, the grant funds will add electrical and water hookups to 24 campsites and develop 9 new pull-through campsites at two campgrounds. Additionally,...
The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism will receive $150,700 under a Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior National Park Service to improve Spence Park in Lewis, Kansas. Funded through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916), work will include replacing outdated playground equipment, adding safety surfacing, and conducting site grading, excavation, landscaping, and signage installation. These park...