The National Park Service is offering matching grants through its Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program. These grants are specifically designed to support states and, through them, local governments in their efforts to acquire and develop vital land and water resources. The primary purpose of this funding is to enhance opportunities for outdoor recreation across various communities. This initiative aims to bolster public access to natural spaces, improve existing recreational facilities, and preserve significant natural landscapes. By providing financial assistance, the National Park Service encourages sustainable development and conservation efforts, ensuring that valuable land and water areas are available for current and future generations to enjoy for diverse outdoor activities.
Opportunity ID: 249083
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | P14AS00001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Environment Natural Resources Other (see text field entitled “Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity” for clarification) |
| Category Explanation: | Outdoor recreation |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 300 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.916 — Outdoor Recreation_Acquisition, Development and Planning |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | Yes |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2014 Applications must have been reviewed and cleared for final submission for award processing. |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 22, 2014 Applications must have been reviewed and cleared for final submission for award processing. |
| Archive Date: | Sep 30, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $5,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Park Service |
| Description: | The National Park Service provides matching grants to states and through states to local governments for the acquisition and development of land and water for outdoor recreation purposes. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Elisabeth Morgan, 202-354-6916
Elisabeth_Fondriest@nps.gov Email:Elisabeth_Fondriest@nps.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 249083 Full Announcement-1 -> lwcf funding opportunity – fy14.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Elisabeth Morgan, 202-354-6916 Elisabeth_Fondriest@nps.gov Email: Elisabeth_Fondriest@nps.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.916 | PKG00190946 | Dec 11, 2013 | Aug 22, 2014 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
249083 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
249083 Other-1.1.pdf
249083 Budget-1.1.pdf
249083 Project-1.1.pdf
Optional forms
249083 SF424D-1.1.pdf
249083 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
249083 SF424B-1.1.pdf
249083 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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