The Indiana Department of Natural Resources received a $5.06 million Project Grant award from the National Park Service under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), effective September 17, 2025 through September 16, 2028. Under this award, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources will provide a subaward to the Westgate Authority to fund development projects at Westgate Park in Newberry, Indiana. The project will enhance outdoor recreation facilities and infrastructure at the park for public benefit.
This award is funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program, which provides matching grants to states and local communities for park development and outdoor recreation improvements. The LWCF is financed by offshore oil and gas lease revenue rather than general tax dollars. The project aligns with Indiana's outdoor recreation priorities as identified in its Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, and the funding structure reflects the typical cost-sharing arrangement characteristic of LWCF awards.