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 Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) received a $5,000,000 Project Grant award dated August 8, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), administered by the Department of the Interior National Park Service. Through this Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program award, FDEP will make a subaward to Oakland Park for developments and improvements at City Park. The project, with an ultimate completion date of August 7, 2028, supports outdoor recreation objectives through facility development and infrastructure enhancements at the publicly owned park.

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to states and local communities for park development and outdoor recreation improvements identified in approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans. This award will deliver enhanced recreational amenities and improved public access to recreation facilities that benefit the general public. The funding is derived from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations, consistent with LWCF program funding mechanisms. FDEP's role as the prime grantee facilitates the distribution of federal resources to the local municipality for direct project implementation.

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 florida department of environmental protection will make a subaward to the oakland park for developments at city park. This project will benefit the general public.