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 $500,018 to the Kentucky Department for Local Government under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. Through this Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program award, the state agency is providing a subaward to the City of Georgetown to fund developments and improvements at Boston Community Park. The project will enhance outdoor recreation facilities and amenities to benefit the general public in Georgetown, Kentucky.

This award exemplifies the LWCF's matching grant structure, whereby state agencies serve as primary recipients and distribute funds to local political subdivisions for park development projects identified in state outdoor recreation plans. The funding is derived from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax dollars, and the subaward mechanism ensures direct implementation of park improvements by the local municipality responsible for the facility's operation and maintenance.

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 kentucky department for local government will make a subaward to the city of georgetown for developments at boston community park. This project will benefit the general public.