The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $112,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program on April 30, 2024. The grant will fund improvements to two campgrounds in Lisbon, North Dakota, including adding water to the North Campground and updating the electrical system in the West Campground. The project also includes the...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) received a $144,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This funding will enable ND Parks & Rec to subgrant to the Mandan Park District to improve Legion Park in Mandan, ND. The project will replace an existing playground and update the comfort station warming house to...
The National Park Service awarded a $109,900 Project Grant under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) to replace and expand the public bathrooms within Towner Little Park. This project will make the bathrooms ADA compliant and increase capacity to serve the anticipated demand from the new splash pad recently installed by the City. The...
The National Park Service, through its Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $585,546.80 project grant to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation on October 1, 2021. The grant funding supports the acquisition of Lions Park in Bismarck, North Dakota, to be completed by December 20, 2021. As a sub-awardee of the State of North Dakota, the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will utilize the federal funding to acquire the...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation, doing business as ND Parks & Rec, received a $335,750 Project Grant award from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funds will be used to build an outdoor recreation support building on the Spirit Lake Reservation, which will include a concession area, meeting room, and ADA-compliant bathrooms adjacent to the tribe's existing...
This federal Project Grant award of $4,000,000 from the Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the development of the Pembina Gorge Campground in North Dakota. The key products and services to be delivered through this grant include: establishing basic camping amenities such as grading the initial campground, developing campsites, and constructing...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,843,327 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation. The grant funds will be used to upgrade 23 existing campsites at Fort Ransom State Park by installing 50-amp electrical pedestals and new water hydrants. This project aims to enhance the recreational infrastructure and improve the visitor experience at the state park. The North Dakota...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,150,000 Project Grant through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation (ND Parks & Rec) to upgrade electrical hookups and install water hydrants at approximately 45 campsites. This funding will support infrastructure improvements at state-managed campgrounds in North Dakota, enhancing recreational amenities and accessibility for visitors. As the lead...
The North Dakota Department of Parks and Recreation will subgrant $103,841.88 from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to the City of Coleharbor through December 2025. The funding comes from the Department of the Interior National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The subgrant will allow Coleharbor to purchase new playground equipment to enhance the city park. This supports the program's goal of assisting states with...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $110,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the North Dakota Department of Parks & Recreation (ND Parks & Rec). The purpose of this grant is to replace the current outdated playground equipment with new and improved safer ADA compliant equipment. The project will be completed by September 30, 2025. ND Parks & Rec, the state parks agency for North...