The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $187,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). The Iowa DNR will make a sub-award to the city of Glenwood, IA to support developments at Hiley Park. This project, which will benefit the general public, is funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue through the Land and Water Conservation Fund State and...
The federal Project Grant award of $2,200,000.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund improvements to McIntosh Woods State Park in Iowa. The award will support the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in developing new recreational facilities and infrastructure to benefit the general public. This grant, authorized under the Land and Water Conservation Fund, aims to preserve natural spaces and enhance public...
This $275,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) in making improvements at Dolliver Memorial State Park. Specifically, the Iowa DNR will use the grant funds to execute a sub-award to the Parks and Forests Bureau for development projects at the state park. The overall goal of this grant is to benefit the general public by enhancing...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $10,978,500 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) project grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR). The Iowa DNR will sub-grant the funding to the City of Des Moines for the renovation of Birdland Park. This project aims to improve public outdoor recreation opportunities for central Iowa residents and visitors through enhanced park amenities and improved flood resilience. The...
This Project Grant award of $2,200,000.00 from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' development projects at Big Creek State Park. The grant supports a range of outdoor recreation improvements, including land acquisition, park development, facility renovation, and the creation of recreational amenities such as trails and sports fields. These projects aim to preserve natural...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) received a $1,672,000 federal Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to renovate and upgrade Clear Lake State Park. The key project activities include replacing a campground water line, adding additional hydrants, relocating and adding electrical pedestals to existing campsites, adding full hook-up sites, paving accessible sites, and...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has received a $207,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The funding will be used to install lighting at a soccer field and construct a new restroom and concession building at the Washington Wellness Park in Washington, Iowa. This project will improve the park by providing public restroom facilities and lighting for the soccer...
This $310,000 federal Project Grant award is provided by the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning (CFDA 15.916) program. The grant funds will support developments at Cheatom Park in Des Moines, Iowa, which is being executed through a subaward to the City of Des Moines by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The project will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation infrastructure and...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (Iowa DNR) was awarded a $484,000 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to repair and renovate outdoor recreation support structures at Lake Ahquabi State Park. The award will fund accessibility improvements, new windows, doors, HVAC, electrical and lighting updates, roof replacements, stonework, log restoration, and bat exclusion for the park's existing lodge and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $240,000 Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will fund the construction of a pocket park in downtown Tipton, Iowa, at the corner of Hwy 38 and 4th Street. The park will feature an accessible splash pad, sheltered seating, and bathroom facilities, enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and serving as a...