The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides funding to preserve and develop outdoor recreation resources, including parks, trails, and wildlife lands.
Donor Name: Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office
State: Washington
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/01/2024
Size of the Grant: More than $1 million
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Congress created the fund in 1965 with the passage of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act, which authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide financial assistance to states for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas. All communities may compete for funding in this program.
Typical Projects
- Renovating community parks
- Building skate parks, tennis courts, swimming pools, and trails
- Protecting wildlife habitat
- Building athletic fields.
Funding Information
Grant Limits: $200,000 to $2,000,000.
Eligible Projects
- Land acquisition
- Development or renovation.
Who May Apply?
- Local agencies
- Special purpose districts, such as park and recreation districts
- Native American tribes
- State agencies.
For more information, visit WSRCO.
