2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund

$1,000,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), established by Congress in 1965 and permanently funded in 2020, assists governmental units in providing outdoor recreation facilities to meet the increasing demand. In Indiana, the LWCF has allocated around $90 million, benefiting both state and local park projects. The program offers grants covering up to 50% of the costs for acquiring and developing outdoor recreation sites, with a funding range for local applicants between $250,000 and $1 million. Eligible projects include land acquisition, construction, or renovation of public parks and facilities, emphasizing universal access and non-discriminatory public use. Grant renewed every year Grant annual deadline: August 1st

Funding Details

Award Range

$250,000 - $1,000,000

Total Program Funding

Not specified

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Yes - The LWCF program is a matching fund and reimbursement program. The program will match a minimum of 50% of the total project cost up to $1 million (matching funds). The project sponsor must have the local match share available at the time of application submission.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

City or township governments

Additional Requirements

1. A local park and recreation board must be established according to current Indiana law. The local ordinance establishing the board must be enacted or updated in 1981 or later. 2. A current local Park & Recreation Master Plan must be approved and on file with the DNR Planning Section. 3. Matching funds must be available at the time of application. 4. The project sponsor must oversee and administer the project through completion. 5. The project sponsor must be willing to include federal protection language in the property deed stating the land is to remain open for public outdoor recreation use into perpetuity (i.e., forever). 6. The project sponsor must operate and maintain the site for public outdoor recreation after project completion.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

August 1, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Indiana Department of Natural Resources

LWCF@dnr.IN.gov

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