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's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) awarded $486,000 to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation on October 1, 2025, for outdoor recreation facility development through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program. The department will serve as the primary recipient and issue a subaward to the Osage Nation to fund developments at an outdoor health complex located in Oklahoma City. The project, with a completion deadline of September 30, 2028, will enhance public recreational infrastructure and improve community access to outdoor recreation amenities. Funding for this award derives from offshore oil and gas lease revenues rather than federal tax appropriations.

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides matching grants to support acquisition and development of parks and recreational facilities owned by states and local communities that align with state outdoor recreation priorities. Projects eligible for funding must be included in approved Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans and serve the general public. Through this subaward mechanism, the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation facilitates direct project implementation by local entities while maintaining oversight of federal grant compliance and outcomes.

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 oklahoma department of tourism and recreation will make a subaward to the osage nation for developments at outdoor health complex. This project will benefit the general public.