The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $299,228 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Project Grant to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to Des Moines County Conservation to make accessibility improvements at Big Hollow Park. This project will add 18 new RV campsites, pave a fishing jetty, and establish paved accessible routes including sidewalks at the beach and to an existing kayak launch dock. Completion of these improvements will...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $330,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. This grant will fund the development and improvement of recreation facilities at Palisades-Kepler State Park in Iowa. The project, which has a performance period from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities through...
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...
This $550,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will fund outdoor recreation development projects at Lake Anita State Park in Iowa. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources, the grant recipient, will use the funding to make various improvements and developments at the state park to benefit the general public. The award has a performance period from June...
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 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 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...
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources received a $573,550 federal grant award from the National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant will fund the construction of 1.2 miles of new trail within Swede Point Park in Madrid, Iowa, as part of the High Trestle Trail phased construction project. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will subgrant the funds to Boone County Conservation for this...