The land and water conservation fund (LWCF) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

The Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded $1.5M to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2025, for park development improvements at Settlers Park in Grapevine, Texas. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, from which this funding derives, provides matching grants to states and local communities for outdoor recreation facility development. The award will support the acquisition and development of recreational facilities and infrastructure enhancements to expand public access to outdoor recreation opportunities and serve the general public.

TPWD, as the prime grantee, made a subaward to the City of Grapevine on February 16, 2026, for Settlers Park Phase II development. The project carries a performance period through September 30, 2028, allowing for comprehensive facility improvements at the park. LWCF funding for this initiative is derived from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations, consistent with the program's statutory authority under 54 U.S.C. 2003.

Based on its outdoor recreation priorities, the state has selected grant projects to receive LWCF funding. LWCF grants are made pursuant to 54 U.S.C. 2003 and are funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, not tax dollars. In this project, the texas parks and wildlife department will make a subaward to the city of grapevine for developments at settlers park (previously silver lake park). This project will benefit the general public.