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 National Park Service, Department of the Interior, awarded $2.065 million on October 1, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Sports and Recreation Department, for park development improvements at Teofilo Cruz Park in San Juan, Puerto Rico. This project will be completed by September 30, 2028, and delivers outdoor recreation infrastructure and facility enhancements that serve the general public through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program.

The Puerto Rico National Parks Company, serving as the primary awardee, will execute the development work at Teofilo Cruz Park to advance outdoor recreation objectives and enhance recreational amenities for local communities. LWCF funding for this project is sourced from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations, consistent with the program's statutory funding mechanism. The award aligns with Puerto Rico's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan priorities and requires matching contributions in accordance with LWCF requirements.

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 puerto rico national parks company will make developments at teofilo cruz park. This project will benefit the general public.