The land and water conservation fund (LWCF) state and local assistance program provides matching grants to develop parks owned by states and local communities

Federal Grant Award Summary

The National Park Service (NPS) awarded $1,117,900 to the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) on October 1, 2025, under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The award is part of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants for park development projects at publicly owned recreation areas. Funding for this program derives from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations.

Under this award, DCNR will serve as the primary recipient and make a subaward to Northampton County for park developments at Bear Swamp Park in Bangor, Pennsylvania. The project will deliver outdoor recreation infrastructure improvements and facility enhancements designed to benefit the general public. The performance period extends through September 30, 2028, allowing sufficient time for project planning, acquisition, and development activities at the local park facility.

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 pennsylvania dept. Of conservation and natural resources will make a subaward to the northampton county for developments at bear swamp park. This project will benefit the general public.