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 awarded a $1.247 million Project Grant on August 20, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to support park development at Quail Park in Willcox, Arizona. The Arizona Department of Parks & Trails, serving as the primary recipient, is making a subaward to the City of Willcox to deliver facility and infrastructure improvements at the park. This project is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which is financed by offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations. The project will be completed by August 19, 2027, and is designed to enhance outdoor recreation opportunities and public access for the general public in compliance with Arizona's Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan.

The subaward to the City of Willcox, awarded on January 8, 2026, authorizes the municipality to execute the park development project as the direct implementation partner. These LWCF matching grants support the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities and amenities at publicly owned parks, consistent with the program's objective to advance recreational infrastructure in communities across the United States.

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 arizona department of parks will make a subaward to the city of willcox for developments at quail park. This project will benefit the general public.