LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Construction - FY21 Cycle 2

The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program provides grants to States, and through States to local units of government and Indian tribes, for projects that acquire lands and waters for parks and other public outdoor recreation purposes, as well as develop new or renovate existing outdoor recreation facilities. The program supports priorities of the Secretary of the Interior, including Executive Order 14008: Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad, and EO 14005: Ensuring the Future is Made in All of America by All of America’s Workers. The grants may be used for a wide range of outdoor recreation uses, such as community parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, campgrounds, trails, swimming pools, and sports fields. * The program is operated by the National Park Service in partnership with designated lead agencies in each of the 50 States. * The program provides grants for land acquisition and development. * The program supports outdoor recreation areas and facilities that are publicly owned and open to the general public. * The program requires a 1:1 match of non-Federal funds, with some exceptions. * The program has a minimum award amount of $15,000 and a maximum award amount of $5,000,000.