2025 Land and Water Conservation Fund Development Grant
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program administered in Michigan by the Department of Natural Resources on behalf of the National Park Service. It aims to develop public outdoor recreation facilities and offer matching grants to local governments for creating public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The grant focuses on aligning with the priorities of the 2022-2027 State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan, which includes trails, community recreation, green technology, coordination, communication, and universal access. Acquisition of land is not eligible for funding under this grant. Eligible applicants include state agencies and local government units such as cities, villages, townships, counties, and Native American Tribes. The application process is exclusively online via the MiGrants system, and the funding requires a 50% match from the applicant. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual deadline: April 1st
Award Range
$30,000 - $500,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
Yes -
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
- Type of Projects Supported: Focuses on the development of public recreation areas, which may include the construction or renovation of facilities on previously acquired park landsโโ. - Eligible costs: Costs include construction, renovation, and the implementation of improvements on existing public recreation areas. This could involve building playgrounds, sports fields, or other recreational facilitiesโโ.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
January 1, 2025
Application Closes
April 1, 2025
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