This federal Project Grant award of $6,559,560.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the development of Uplands Park in the City of Kent, Washington. The Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO), acting as a pass-through entity, will make a sub-award to the City of Kent to fund improvements and infrastructure development at this public recreation area. The project aims to benefit the general...
This federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) provides $4,342,470.00 to the Washington Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to make a sub-award to the City of Longview for developments at Cloney Park. The funding, which will be provided from October 1, 2025 to September 30, 2029, supports the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program's goal of developing parks...
The National Park Service has awarded a $872,155 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) to support a project by the City of Fife in Washington. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Fife to replace the existing playground and gazebo, resurface the basketball court, and install an ADA-compliant restroom facility at Wedge Park. The project will enhance outdoor recreation...
This federal Project Grant award of $730,842 was provided by the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will sub-award the funds to the City of Seattle Parks and Recreation to renovate Be'er Sheva Park. This community-led project will use the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) award to install a fitness zone, lit...
The DC Department of Parks and Recreation received a $489,913 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to fund two new positions - a Program Manager and Compliance Officer. The Program Manager will oversee existing LWCF projects, identify and apply for new grant opportunities, develop public outreach resources, and support the agency's next Statewide Comprehensive...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,221,921 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on June 6, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Spokane Parks and Recreation and Spokane County Parks, Recreation and Golf to expand and enhance public access and amenities at the Beacon Hill Recreation Area. The project will improve and expand two trailheads, create...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,249,440 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) on September 12, 2024. The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Chelan to renovate and enhance swim and park facilities at Lakeside Park. The project will fund the replacement of a T-dock and other swim amenities, improve the beach, renovate the restroom, replace a...
This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will provide $299,212.30 to the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. The funding will support increasing the agency's capacity to administer the LWCF State and Local Assistance and Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant programs through enhanced outreach, grant...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,603,000 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) grant to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will sub-grant these funds to the City of Lakewood, WA to develop new park amenities and renovate existing facilities at Wards Lake Park. Key project components include constructing a 3-acre bike track, accessible trails, a southern playground, an accessible...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,309,955 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO). The RCO will subgrant these funds to the City of Othello to develop a spray park, install lighting, and renovate existing walking trails at Kiwanis Park. This project will provide water play and passive recreation opportunities. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September...