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 Nevada Division of State Parks received a $221,283 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded on September 16, 2025, to fund park development projects at Big Bend of the Colorado State Park. This award, which is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, will support capital improvements and recreational amenities at the state park facility. The funding is derived from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax dollars, and the project is scheduled for completion by September 15, 2028.

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to states and local communities for outdoor recreation infrastructure development. Based on Nevada's outdoor recreation priorities, Big Bend of the Colorado State Park was selected for improvements that will serve the general public. While the specific improvements are not detailed in this award documentation, LWCF-funded projects at state parks typically include trail construction, restroom facilities, accessible walkways, trailhead development, shade structures, and other recreational amenities that enhance public access and enjoyment of outdoor resources.

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 nevada division of state parks will make developments at big bend of the colorado state park. This project will benefit the general public.