The National Park Service awarded a $415,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The Nevada Division of State Parks will make a sub-award to the City of Reno for development projects at Ivan Sack Park. This federal grant funding will support the acquisition, development, and improvement of outdoor recreation areas and facilities to benefit the general public. The project performance period is from...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,498,820 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Nevada Division of State Parks on June 13, 2025. The grant will fund improvements at Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The project will benefit the general public by developing new park facilities and infrastructure, such as a visitor center and amphitheater, to enhance outdoor recreation...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $400,335 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance In Town Park in Fernley, Nevada. The project will fund the construction of an accessible walking trail, a playground walkway, installation of seating and a gazebo, drought-tolerant landscaping, and repairs to existing tennis courts. This project aims to improve the quality of...
The National Park Service awarded a $120,493 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks, a state government entity. The funding will be used to construct a new parklet in Henderson, NV that will provide a variety of outdoor recreational amenities, including shade structures, picnic tables, benches, landscaping, irrigation, a walking path, and a butterfly garden. This project will create new public...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $471,810 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks on April 1, 2025. The grant will fund the renovation of a restroom facility, construction of approximately 0.80 miles of trails, and installation of wayfinding signage at Cave Lake State Park. This project aims to enhance outdoor recreation resources and improve public access at the state park. The LWCF program...
The National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $1,651,250 project grant to the Nevada Division of State Parks. The funding will support the acquisition of two land parcels totaling 222 acres adjacent to the Mormon Station State Historic Park in Genoa, Nevada. Upon acquisition, the Division plans to incorporate the Kinsey Property into the state park, expanding it by approximately 38% and allowing for greater...
This $500,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will support the Nevada Division of State Parks in developing a statewide historic context for outdoor recreation in Nevada. Key products include: research and development of a background history and relevant context for outdoor recreation resources and properties in Nevada; assessment of impacts from Land and Water Conservation Fund projects;...
The federal Project Grant award of $1,867,900.00, provided by the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will fund the Nevada Division of State Parks' development projects at Valley of Fire State Park. The award, made on May 26, 2025, supports the state's priorities for outdoor recreation and will benefit the general public through improvements such as new visitor facilities, campground upgrades, and trail enhancements at the state...
The Nevada Division of State Parks received a $2,850,659.50 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to enhance the Trench K Trailhead at Ice Age Fossils Nevada State Park in North Las Vegas. The project includes the construction of a vault toilet, kiosk, shade pavilion, walkways, parking, seating, landscaping, and a 2,180-foot paved road connecting the existing visitor center...
The National Park Service awarded a $105,591.36 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Nevada Division of State Parks to fund the Playground Project at Lions Park in Mineral County. The grant will support the replacement of damaged playground equipment, enhancing the appearance and functionality of the community gathering space. The project aims to encourage physical activity and community interaction by providing a...