The land and water conservation fund (lwcf) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

The District of Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation received a $30.0 million Project Grant award dated July 1, 2025, from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This grant, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program using offshore oil and gas lease revenue, supports the development and improvement of the 11th Street Bridge Park in Washington, DC. The three-year project, with a completion date of June 30, 2028, will deliver recreational infrastructure and public amenities designed to enhance community access to outdoor recreation spaces in the nation's capital.

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to states and local jurisdictions for park acquisition, development, and planning initiatives included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans. This award demonstrates the program's focus on supporting urban and underserved communities with significant public recreation infrastructure projects. The 11th Street Bridge Park development will benefit the general public through enhanced outdoor recreational facilities and improved access to public parks in Washington, DC.

Based on its outdoor recreation priorities, the state has selected grant projects to receive lwcf funding. Lwcf grants are made pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 2003 and are funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars. In this project, the district of columbia department of parks and recreation will make developments at 11TH street bridge park. This project will benefit the general public.