Project Grant P25AP01828
- This federal Project Grant award, totaling $6,000,000, was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The funding will support a comprehensive set of infrastructure improvements at a state park located in East St. Louis, Illinois. Key project components include repairing existing picnic shelters, playgrounds, and roadways; expanding lighting and adding new fishing piers, floating docks, and a pavilion; and...
- This $750,000 federal Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service's Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program will allow the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to subgrant funds to Calumet City, Illinois. The funding will support the acquisition of 8.57 acres of vacant riverfront land and 0.7 acres of underutilized parking lot to expand the Blues Water Run outdoor recreation area. This...
- The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) received a $499,828 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA #15.916). The award will enable IDNR to enhance its recreation planning and management capabilities to better allocate LWCF and other funding among state parks, open spaces, and local park districts. Key deliverables...
- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $2,668,300.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program project grant to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The grant, under CFDA 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning, will support developments at Lake Murphysboro State Park. This project, to be completed by September 30, 2030, will benefit the general public by enhancing outdoor recreation...
- The Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $120,000 Project Grant to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant funding will be used by IDNR to acquire a 0.78-acre parcel to expand the Lincoln Marsh area in Wheaton, Illinois, increasing the total protected area under the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to 89.23 acres. The project will be completed between...
- This $685,000 Project Grant award from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will allow the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to acquire a 0.86-acre property located at 1150 Meadowcrest Road in La Grange Park, Illinois. The grant funding will enable IDNR to preserve the green space, save mature trees, and provide public open space for passive recreation for the residents of La Grange Park. The project has an award...
- The Department of the Interior's National Park Service has awarded a $475,000 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The funding will be used to purchase five acres of land to expand the existing 121-acre Aux Sable Springs Park in Minooka, Illinois. The project has a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027. The Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and...
- The National Park Service awarded the Illinois Department of Natural Resources a $400,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to pass through funds to the Plainfield Township Park District. The grant will support the acquisition of 6.5 acres of land along the DuPage River to connect existing sections of the DuPage River Trail, which serves as a major transportation corridor and recreation resource for Will County...
- The Department of Natural Resources Illinois received a $13,875,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program (CFDA 10.727) to equitably provide technical and financial assistance to communities across Illinois. The funding will support a range of environmental conservation, outdoor recreation, and related activities over a 5-year period, with a specific emphasis and priority on...
- The federal Project Grant award in the amount of $435,600.00 was provided by the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The grant will be used by IDNR to sub-award funds to the City of Arlington Heights to acquire a 0.2-acre parcel that will complete the acquisition phase for the 21.1-acre Recreation Park. This federal grant supports the preservation of natural spaces...
This federal Project Grant award of $1,877,500.00 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) will support the development of City Forest (Richards Woods 2) in Edwardsville, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources will make a sub-award to the City of Edwardsville to fund this 3-year project, which aims to improve public outdoor recreation opportunities and facilities in the local community. The project will commence on August 27, 2025 and be completed by August 26, 2028. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act provides the legislative authority for this federal grant program, which utilizes offshore oil and gas lease revenue to help state and local governments acquire, develop, and improve public parks and recreation areas.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $750.0k | 8/27/25 |