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 $30 million to the State of South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on August 31, 2025, with a completion date of September 1, 2028. This project grant funds park development and recreational infrastructure improvements at a regional park in Rock Hill, South Carolina, through a subaward structure in which the state agency serves as the primary recipient and passes funds to the City of Rock Hill for direct project implementation. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which finances this award through offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax dollars, supports the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation facilities and amenities designed to benefit the general public.

The specific products and services to be delivered include recreational facilities, infrastructure improvements, and public amenities at Rock Hill Regional Park that align with South Carolina's approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Such projects typically encompass park facility enhancements, recreational amenities, improved public access to natural resources, and expanded outdoor recreation opportunities. The subaward arrangement ensures that the City of Rock Hill will undertake direct implementation and management of these park development initiatives over the performance period.

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 south carolina department of parks, recreation and tourism will make a subaward to the city of rock hill for developments at regional park. This project will benefit the general public.