The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $1,234,828 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Baytown to develop a 5.25-acre site at 4000 Tompkins Road. The project will create new recreational amenities, including a kayak launch, fishing piers, covered picnic areas, pavilions, an all-abilities playground,...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $8,000,000.00 Project Grant to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will support the development of Government Canyon State Natural Area in Texas. Specifically, the project will benefit the general public by making improvements and developments to this state-owned outdoor recreation area. The award has a performance period...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department was awarded a $150,000 Project Grant from the Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning federal grant program (CFDA 15.916). As a sub-awardee, the City of Bandera will use the funding to develop inclusive play facilities and outdoor recreation areas at the City Park. Specifically, the City will install a new playscape using recyclable materials, fitness stations, benches, and...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $416,436.00 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). This grant will fund the development of Buffalo Camp County Park in Lake Jackson, TX. TPWD will make a subaward to Brazoria County to execute this project, which will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreational opportunities. The project's...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Del Rio, Texas to renovate and develop park facilities into an all-inclusive park. The project includes site work, demolition, shading and walkways, a musical sensory area, an all-inclusive playground, all-inclusive swing sets, signage, site...
The National Park Service awarded a $498,132 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The grant will fund improvements to the 149-acre Cuero Municipal Park, including the addition of a new skate park, walkways, bike rack, picnic tables, benches, trash receptacles, lighting, parking lot, and native trees. These enhancements will provide new recreational amenities and barrier-free...
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) was awarded a $496,000 Project Grant from the U.S. National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used to build TPWD's capacity and effectively administer the Land and Water Conservation Fund programs in Texas. Specifically, the funds will enable TPWD to increase the quality of outdoor recreation resources through staff training, capacity building, and...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,500,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). TPWD will sub-grant the funds to the City of Brownfield to improve Gillham-Howell Park. The project elements include site work, utilities, a walking trail, shade pavilions, interpretive signage, site amenities, native landscaping, an all-abilities playground, pond aeration, and fishing piers. The...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $2,865,130 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The grant will support the renovation and expansion of amenities at the Onion Creek Greenway in southeastern Travis County, Texas. The project will remove existing pavement, add native landscaping, and provide new park amenities such as play structures to offer nature-based outdoor recreation...
The National Park Service awarded a $1,000,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). The grant will support the renovation and expansion of recreation amenities at an approximately 30-acre site in Lancaster, Texas. Key project elements include trail improvements, bridge enhancements, new playground equipment with accessible play features, a community scent garden, accessible...