The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $1,800,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to subgrant to the City of Detroit. The funding will support the replacement or renovation of nearly all existing recreation amenities at Heilmann Park in Detroit, including the skate park, multi-use courts, sport fields, playground, walking path, and green...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $291,249.60 Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The Michigan DNR will subgrant the funds to the City of Ferndale, Michigan to replace and upgrade playground equipment, safety surfacing, walkways, and parking spaces at a local park. Additional improvements include replacing a drinking fountain, installing...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has awarded a $378,050.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, who will subaward the funds to Michigamme Township. The funding will be used to develop access pathways and renovate the parking area and tennis courts in Michigamme Township Park. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the local community and visitors to the state...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 16, 2025. The grant will support developments at the Bass River State Recreation Area, which will benefit the general public. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program provides these matching grants to develop...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant will support the development of Ford Field Park in Northville, Michigan. Specifically, the DNR will make a sub-award to the City of Northville to fund improvements and new amenities at the public park. This project, which has an ultimate completion...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $642,200.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The grant will provide funding for the DNR to make a sub-award to the City of Grand Ledge for developments at Jaycee Park. This project, which will benefit the general public, aligns with the state's outdoor recreation priorities and the Land and Water...
The National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) has awarded a $1,000,000.00 project grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to make a sub-award to the Saginaw Charter Township for developments at Saginaw Township Park. The grant, which has an award date of October 1, 2025 and an ultimate completion date of September 30, 2028, will fund public park improvements and outdoor recreation infrastructure through the Land and...
The Department of the Interior, National Park Service National Office awarded a $788,295.20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 1, 2023. The DNR will subaward these funds to the City of Ionia to develop a pavilion with tables and grills, construct a walkway around the perimeter of Hale Park, and complete renovations to the restroom building, play equipment, and basketball courts. This project, to be completed by...
The National Park Service, through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $557,400 project grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) on July 9, 2025. The grant will support the DNR's subaward to Victor Township for park development projects at Victor Township Park. The funding will benefit the general public by enabling the acquisition, development, and improvement of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities in...
The Department of the Interior National Park Service National Office awarded a $960,399.44 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Finance and Operations Division to subgrant to the City of Greenville. The grant will fund the construction of a restroom building, picnic facilities, and improvements to the trail intersection between the Fred Meijer Flat River Trail and Fred Meijer Heartland Trail in Greenville, Michigan. This project,...