The land and water conservation fund state and local assistance program, governed by 54 U.S.C. 2003, is administered by the national park service in partnership with state agencies to provide matching…

The National Park Service awarded $165,004.84 to the New Hampshire Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on June 1, 2025. This Project Grant funds the preparation and update of New Hampshire's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) covering the period 2029-2038. The SCORP serves as a strategic planning document that identifies outdoor recreation needs, priorities, and projects across the state, and is required under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program governed by 54 U.S.C. 2003.

The planning effort is scheduled for completion by December 30, 2029, and will benefit the general public by establishing a comprehensive framework to guide outdoor recreation resource development and enhancement throughout New Hampshire. The updated SCORP will inform future LWCF grant awards and other outdoor recreation investments across the state, ensuring alignment with statewide priorities and community recreation needs.

The land and water conservation fund state and local assistance program, governed by 54 U.S.C. 2003, is administered by the national park service in partnership with state agencies to provide matching financial assistance for enhancing outdoor recreation resources nationwide. This grant is a statutory requirement under the program. The new hampshire department of natural and cultural resources, division of parks and recreation will prepare and update the state comprehensive outdoor recreation plan for the years 2029-2038. The project will benefit the general public.