Get Grants for Outdoor Recreation Projects
Summary
Government grants are available for state and local agencies, and tribes to acquire or develop public land for outdoor recreation in urbanized areas. This program aims to boost outdoor access and community engagement.
Eligibility
Full Description
The National Park Service State and Local Assistance Division announces the availability of $15 million (total) set aside in FY 2015 and FY 2016 appropriations for Land and Water Conservation Fund State Assistance grants for a nationally competitive grant program. Eligible U.S. state and local government agencies and federally recognized Indian tribes are invited to submit proposals for matching grants to support projects that would acquire or develop public land for outdoor recreation purposes located within or serving Census-delineated "urbanized areas": places with a population of 50,000 or more people that are densely settled.