Tthe 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 (NPS) awarded $1,199,876 to the Louisiana State Parks & Recreation Commission through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on August 18, 2025. This Project Grant, funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program via offshore oil and gas lease revenues, will support park development and improvements at Bouldering Park at Bogue Chitto State Park in Louisiana. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028.

The Louisiana State Parks & Recreation Commission will utilize these funds to develop recreational infrastructure and facilities at the designated state park location to enhance public outdoor recreation access and amenities. As a state government entity experienced in administering LWCF grants, the Commission will execute this project in alignment with Louisiana's outdoor recreation priorities as established in its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The improvements will serve the general public and contribute to the state's broader recreational facility development objectives across Louisiana parishes and municipalities.

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 louisiana state parks recreation commission will make developments at bouldering park bogue chitto state park. This project will benefit the general public.