The Land and Water Conservation Fund: Outdoor Recreation and Legacy Partnership Program

• This is a grant opportunity for large-scale acquisition or development of recreational facilities specifically targeting distressed communities • Two-stage submission process: 1. Applications must first be submitted to CT DEEP by March 1, 2024 2. DEEP will select projects and submit final applications to National Park Service by April 30, 2024 • Key points about the program: - Focuses on outdoor recreation facilities - Specifically targets projects that will service distressed communities - Involves both potential land acquisition and facility development - Administered through Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) - Part of the broader Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program • Application process: - Submissions go to the Land Acquisition and Management Unit at CT DEEP - All applications and attachments should be emailed to [email protected] - Applicants are encouraged to inform DEEP early about their intent to apply - Full RFP document and Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) available online - DEEP offers support to help create high-quality applications