Organization:
Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) + U.S. Department of Interior (USDOI) / National Park Service (NPS)

FY25-FY26 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

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Last Updated:
May 21, 2025
Type:
Federal
State,
Private,
Other
Status:
Expected Fall 2025 (pre-application)
Years Funded:
Bi-Annually/Ongoing
-
Annual Program Amount:
Estimated $8,000,000
Minimum Project Cost:
$50,000
Annual Award Amount (min):
$25,000
Annual Award Amount (max):
$500,000
Eligible Activities:
Planning
Design
Construction
State,
Private,
Other
Match:
Minimum 50%
Eligible Applicants:
Local Government
Other
State,
Private,
Other

Description

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federal program authorized by Congress for the purpose of acquiring federal lands and assisting states and local governments with funds to acquire lands and develop and renovate outdoor recreation facilities. LWCF funds are appropriated by Congress to the U. S. Department of the Interior, National Parks Service (NPS), and NPS allocates the funds through state agencies as a grant program to state and local governments. Grantees must match the grant award dollar for dollar. The LWCF Program, first authorized in 1965, has resulted in Georgia receiving over $120 million in matching grant funds. It is anticipated that Georgia will receive $5-7 million annually.

Eligible Projects

Recreational land and/or water acquisition, development, or renovation/rehabilitation

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