The Nevada Division of State Parks announces the availability of LWCF funds for local park and recreation development and acquisition projects.
Donor Name: Nevada Division of State Parks
State: Nevada
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/27/2023
Size of the Grant: $1,000,000
Details:
Administered in Nevada by the Division of State Parks, the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant is provided on a 50/50 matching basis to individual projects. These projects are submitted through the Nevada Division of State Parks to the National Park Service for approval.
Funding Information
The Nevada Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $1,000,000.00 in federal funds for outdoor recreation development and acquisition projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. All political subdivisions, including counties, incorporated cities, unincorporated towns, general improvement districts, and Native American tribal governments are eligible for assistance.
Eligible Activities
- Financial assistance is available through the LWCF to provide most facilities necessary for the use and enjoyment of outdoor recreation areas. Both acquisition and development projects are eligible. Funding of development proposals may cover construction, renovation, site planning, demolition, site preparation, and architectural/ engineering services.
- Examples of development projects include: sports & play fields, picnic facilities, trails, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing/hunting facilities, winter sports facilities, campgrounds, outdoor exhibits, spectator facilities, community gardens, major renovation or redevelopment of recreation facilities, provision of access to recreation facilities for persons with disabilities. The funds can also be utilized for recreation support facilities such as access roads, parking, walkways, restrooms, utilities, visitor or interpretive centers and pavilions.
Eligible Applicants
All political subdivisions within the state including counties, cities, towns, general improvement districts, and Native American tribal governments, which have legal authority to operate parks or provide recreation services, are potentially eligible for the 50:50 matching grants offered through the program. The local matches can consist of cash, in-kind labor, volunteer labor, and donated property, materials, or equipment.
For more information, visit Nevada Division of State Parks.
