Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00065
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- The DOI-NPS in the environment, natural resources, other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Land and Water Conservation Fund Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 09, 2016 and posted on Mar 09, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 20, 2016. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $750,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized).
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Opportunity Summary:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program is a nationally competitive grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS), through its State and Local Assistance Division. The program sets aside a total of $15 million from FY 2015 and FY 2016 appropriations to fund outdoor recreation projects that expand access to public recreation in densely settled communities. The emphasis is on projects that either sit within, or clearly serve, Census-delineated urbanized areas with populations of 50,000 or more, reflecting a focus on places where outdoor recreation opportunities are often limited by development, land costs, and inequitable access to parks.
Funding is provided as matching grants under the LWCF State Assistance framework. In practical terms, applicants are expected to contribute non-federal matching funds or equivalent eligible match to share the project cost, consistent with LWCF requirements. Proposed projects must support outdoor recreation by either acquiring land for public recreation or developing recreation facilities on public land. The core intent is to create, improve, or protect places where the public can recreate outdoors, with projects located in or benefiting urbanized areas that are densely populated.
Eligible applicants include U.S. state governments and a range of local government entities such as counties, cities, townships, and special district governments, as well as federally recognized Native American tribal governments. The opportunity is listed as a discretionary grant, categorized under environment and natural resources (with an additional "other" category as noted in the original listing), and is associated with CFDA number 15.916. The issuing agency is DOI-NPS, and the funding opportunity number is P16AS00065.
From a funding and scale standpoint, the maximum award amount (award ceiling) is $750,000 per grant, and the program anticipated making approximately 30 awards. The application deadline for this particular cycle was May 20, 2016 (both the original and current closing dates match). Overall, the program is designed to direct LWCF investment toward high-need urban communities by supporting tangible land acquisition and development projects that result in lasting public outdoor recreation benefits.
Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program (LWCF) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program, a nationally competitive discretionary grant program administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), National Park Service (NPS), through the State and Local Assistance Division.
2) What is the main purpose of the program?
The program funds outdoor recreation projects that expand access to public recreation in densely settled communities. The overall goal is to create, improve, or protect places where the public can recreate outdoors, especially in urban communities where access is often limited by development, land costs, and inequitable access to parks.
3) How much total funding is available under this program?
A total of $15 million was set aside from FY 2015 and FY 2016 appropriations for this program.
4) What kinds of projects can be funded?
Projects must support outdoor recreation by doing at least one of the following:
- Acquiring land for public recreation, or
- Developing outdoor recreation facilities on public land.
5) What types of communities are prioritized?
The emphasis is on projects that are located within, or clearly serve, Census-delineated urbanized areas with populations of 50,000 or more. These are densely populated communities where outdoor recreation opportunities can be constrained.
6) Do projects have to be physically located in an urbanized area?
Not necessarily. Projects may either sit within an eligible Census-delineated urbanized area or clearly serve one. The key requirement is that the project location and benefits align with serving urbanized areas of 50,000+ population.
7) Is this a competitive grant?
Yes. It is described as a nationally competitive grant opportunity.
8) What is the maximum award amount per grant?
The award ceiling is $750,000 per grant.
9) How many awards were expected to be made?
Approximately 30 awards were anticipated for this funding cycle.
10) Is matching funding required?
Yes. Funding is provided as matching grants under the LWCF State Assistance framework. Applicants are expected to contribute non-federal matching funds or an equivalent eligible match, consistent with LWCF requirements.
11) What does "matching grant" mean in practical terms for applicants?
It means the grant is not intended to cover 100% of project costs. Applicants must share the cost by providing non-federal matching funds or other eligible match that meets LWCF requirements.
12) What agency issues and administers this opportunity?
The issuing agency is the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). Administration is through the NPS State and Local Assistance Division.
13) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include:
- U.S. state governments
- Local government entities (including counties, cities, townships, and special district governments)
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
14) What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.916.
15) What is the funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is P16AS00065.
16) How is this opportunity categorized?
It is categorized as a discretionary grant under environment and natural resources (with an additional "other" category noted in the original listing).
17) What was the application deadline for the cycle described?
The application deadline (closing date) for this cycle was May 20, 2016. The original and current closing dates matched.
18) What is the intended long-term impact of funded projects?
The program is designed to direct LWCF investment toward high-need urban communities by supporting tangible land acquisition and development projects that result in lasting public outdoor recreation benefits.
19) Is funding limited to land acquisition only?
No. Projects can involve land acquisition for public recreation or development of recreation facilities on public land. Either approach is allowed as long as it supports outdoor public recreation and aligns with the program emphasis on densely settled, urbanized areas.
20) What does the program mean by "expand access to public recreation"?
Based on the program description, this refers to creating, improving, or protecting public outdoor recreation opportunities in communities where access may be limited, including areas affected by development pressures, high land costs, and inequitable park access.
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