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's National Park Service awarded $1.5 million through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico's Sports and Recreation Department, effective October 1, 2025, with a completion date of September 30, 2028. Through a subaward structure, the Puerto Rico National Parks Company will pass funds to the Municipality of Isabela to support development projects at Isabela Urban Forest Recreation Park. These improvements will enhance public outdoor recreation facilities and access for the general public in Puerto Rico.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities based on their outdoor recreation priorities. This award is funded through offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations. The project aligns with Puerto Rico's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and will deliver infrastructure improvements and recreational amenities at the designated park facility, contributing to expanded outdoor recreation opportunities in the Isabela municipality.

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 a subaward to the municipality of isabela for developments at isabela urban forest recreation park. This project will benefit the general public.