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 (NPS) awarded $1,545,398.00 to Arizona State Parks & Trails under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) on October 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 1, 2027. Through a subaward structure, the Arizona Department of Parks will pass these funds to Arizona State Parks for capital improvements and facility development at Buckskin Mountain State Park. This project supports the expansion and enhancement of outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities at the state park facility.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which funds this award through offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax dollars, provides matching grants to states and local communities for the development and improvement of publicly owned parks and recreation areas. The Buckskin Mountain State Park project aligns with Arizona's outdoor recreation priorities as identified in its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and delivers benefits to the general public through enhanced recreational facilities and improved public access to outdoor recreation opportunities.

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 arizona state parks for developments at buckskin mountain state park. This project will benefit the general public.