The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $128,728.28 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The grant funds will support the development of Dow Park in the city of Newcastle, Wyoming. Under this project grant, the state agency will make a sub-award to the City of Newcastle to implement park improvements that will benefit the general public. The LWCF program provides federal...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,141,927.06 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources. The Department will sub-grant these funds to the City of Casper to renovate Washington Park, including restroom upgrades, parking lot improvements with accessible spaces, converting tennis courts to pickleball courts, installing a transit bus stop, and replacing baseball field lighting. This...
The National Park Service awarded a $296,222.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on July 14, 2025. ADECA will sub-award these funds to the Town of Trinity for improvements and developments at Kimbrel Park. The project will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation opportunities and infrastructure at this state-owned park. The LWCF program provides...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded the New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department (EMNRD) a $300,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). This grant will fund the development of planning documents required for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program to improve outdoor recreation opportunities for the general public in New Mexico. The project will run from August 1,...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $1,170,000.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD). Through this Project Grant, TPWD will make a sub-award to Webb County, Texas to fund improvements at El Cenzio Park, Penitas Park, and Las Blancas Park. The project aims to develop and enhance public outdoor recreation areas and facilities to benefit the general...
The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $1,060,000.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) on July 15, 2025. Through this project grant, DCNR will make a sub-award to the Dauphin Borough for developments at the Dauphin Pool, benefiting the general public. The LWCF program provides federal financial assistance to state and local governments...
The National Park Service awarded a $2,495,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program project grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA). ADECA will sub-award the funds to the City of Robertsdale to develop Centennial Park. The project will benefit the general public by improving outdoor recreation facilities and infrastructure in the local community. This LWCF grant, funded by offshore oil and gas lease revenue, aims to...
The National Park Service awarded a $795,146.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs (ADECA) on July 14, 2025. ADECA will sub-award the funds to the City of Carbon Hill, Alabama to develop improvements at Carbon Hill Park. The project will benefit the general public and align with Alabama's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The LWCF grant program provides federal financial assistance to state and local...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has awarded a $378,050.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, who will subaward the funds to Michigamme Township. The funding will be used to develop access pathways and renovate the parking area and tennis courts in Michigamme Township Park. This project, which has an anticipated completion date of September 30, 2026, will benefit the local community and visitors to the state...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $275,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources department. This grant will enable the State of Wyoming to subgrant funding to the City of Gillette to install outdoor exercise equipment with concrete surfacing and an aggregate base at the Energy Capital Sports Complex. The project will benefit the Gillette community and visitors of all ages and abilities, and is scheduled for...