The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a Federally funded grant program administrated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to support Oregon recreational areas and facilities.
Donor Name: Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
State: Oregon
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/01/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000
Details:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high-quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non-federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the United States.
Project Types include:
LWCF grants are available to either acquire land for public outdoor recreation or to develop basic outdoor recreation facilities.
- Acquisition
- Acquiring land and water for public access, including new area or additions to existing parks, forests, wildlife areas, beaches or similar.
- Development
- Developing outdoor recreation activities and support facilities needed by the public for recreation activities, including providing basic facilities and improvement of basic facilities.
Projects must be consistent with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives stated in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) and elements of your local comprehensive land use plans and park master plans. Projects must also comply with the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Funding Information
- The program generally receives approximately $4 million annually to award to qualified projects.
- Minimum grant: $50,000 ($100,000 total project costs), unless otherwise authorized by Oregon Parks and Recreation Director. No maximum grant amounts.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include:
- Cities
- Counties
- Park and Recreation Districts
- METRO
- Port District
- Indian Tribes
- Oregon State Agencies (Parks & Recreation Dept., Dept. of State Lands, Department of Fish and Wildlife and Dept. of Forestry).
For more information, visit Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.
