Opportunity Information: Apply for P15AS00004
Apply for P15AS00004
- The National Park Service 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 State and Local Assistance Program" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.916 Outdoor RecreationAcquisition, Development and Planning.
- This funding opportunity was created on Nov 14, 2014 and posted on Nov 17, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 11, 2015 Applications must have been reviewed and cleared by NPS for final submission for award processing.. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $45,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 300 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: State governments.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program is a National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity that supports outdoor recreation by helping fund the acquisition and development of land and water resources for public use. In practical terms, the program is designed to help states, and local governments working through their states, purchase land or water areas for parks and recreation and build or improve outdoor recreation facilities. The core purpose is to expand and enhance public access to outdoor recreation opportunities, such as parks, trails, natural areas, and other recreation sites, while ensuring those investments remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation.
This funding opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number P15AS00004) is offered as a discretionary grant, and it operates as a matching grant program, meaning recipients must provide a required non-federal share. Grants are awarded to state governments, which then typically administer or pass through funding to local governments according to their state-level LWCF processes and priorities. The program is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, with the specific emphasis on outdoor recreation. The relevant CFDA number listed for the opportunity is 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).
The opportunity anticipated a large number of awards, with an expected 300 grants, reflecting the program's nationwide scope and its use for many individual state and local recreation projects rather than a small number of large awards. The estimated total funding amount was $45,000,000. Individual award sizes ranged from a minimum (award floor) of $5,000 to a maximum (award ceiling) of $2,500,000, allowing the program to support both smaller community-scale improvements and larger land acquisition or development projects.
Timing and submission requirements were structured around NPS review and clearance prior to final award processing. The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2014 (created November 14, 2014), with an application closing date of August 11, 2015. A key detail is that applications needed to be reviewed and cleared by NPS for final submission, indicating that applicants could not simply submit at the last minute without the required state and NPS coordination and internal review steps. The opportunity was later archived on September 30, 2015, consistent with the close of that funding cycle.
Eligibility was limited to state governments, reflecting the program's design as a state-administered funding stream. Local governments generally participate by applying through their state agency that manages LWCF funds, following state-established project selection procedures. For applicants or interested parties needing help accessing the full announcement, the listing provided a direct program contact: Elisabeth Morgan Fondriest, Recreation Grant Programs Branch Chief at the National Park Service, reachable at 202-354-6916 or via email at ElisabethFondriest@nps.gov. The announcement also referenced Grants.gov as the primary online source for the full opportunity details.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program (NPS) - FAQs
1) What is this grant opportunity?
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program is a National Park Service (NPS) grant opportunity that supports outdoor recreation by funding the acquisition and development of land and water resources for public use.
2) What is the main purpose of the LWCF State and Local Assistance Program?
The core purpose is to expand and enhance public access to outdoor recreation opportunities (such as parks, trails, natural areas, and other recreation sites) while ensuring those investments remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation.
3) What types of projects does this program support?
Based on the listing, the program supports projects that help purchase land or water areas for parks and recreation and projects that build, improve, or develop outdoor recreation facilities.
4) What does "acquisition and development" mean in practical terms for this program?
"Acquisition" refers to purchasing land or water areas for public parks and recreation use. "Development" refers to building new outdoor recreation facilities or improving existing outdoor recreation facilities for public use.
5) Who is the funding agency?
The funding opportunity is offered by the National Park Service (NPS).
6) What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is P15AS00004.
7) Is this a discretionary grant or a formula grant?
The listing describes this funding opportunity as a discretionary grant.
8) Is a match required?
Yes. The program operates as a matching grant program, meaning recipients must provide a required non-federal share.
9) Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to state governments.
10) Can local governments apply directly to NPS under this opportunity?
The listing indicates grants are awarded to state governments. Local governments generally participate by applying through their state agency that manages LWCF funds, following state-established project selection procedures.
11) How do local governments typically access LWCF funding?
Local governments typically work through their state-level LWCF process, applying to the state agency that administers LWCF funds and following that state's established priorities and selection procedures.
12) What program category does this opportunity fall under?
The opportunity is categorized under Environment and Natural Resources, with a specific emphasis on outdoor recreation.
13) What CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed is 15.916 (Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning).
14) How many awards were expected?
The opportunity anticipated a large number of awards, with an expected 300 grants.
15) What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $45,000,000.
16) What is the minimum award size?
The minimum (award floor) listed was $5,000.
17) What is the maximum award size?
The maximum (award ceiling) listed was $2,500,000.
18) Does the award range support both small and large projects?
Yes. The listing indicates the range supports smaller community-scale improvements as well as larger land acquisition or development projects.
19) When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on November 17, 2014 (created November 14, 2014).
20) What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was August 11, 2015.
21) Was there any special review requirement before final submission?
Yes. Applications needed to be reviewed and cleared by NPS for final submission, which means applicants needed to account for state and NPS coordination and internal review steps rather than waiting until the last minute.
22) When was the opportunity archived?
The opportunity was archived on September 30, 2015, consistent with the close of that funding cycle.
23) Where could applicants find the full announcement?
The announcement referenced Grants.gov as the primary online source for full opportunity details.
24) Who is the program contact for questions about accessing the full announcement?
The listing provides the following contact: Elisabeth Morgan Fondriest, Recreation Grant Programs Branch Chief, National Park Service.
25) How can the program contact be reached?
Phone: 202-354-6916
Email: ElisabethFondriest@nps.gov
26) What is the program trying to ensure about funded recreation investments?
The listing emphasizes that funded acquisitions and developments should remain dedicated to public outdoor recreation.
27) Why were so many awards expected under this opportunity?
The listing explains that the program is nationwide in scope and is used for many individual state and local recreation projects rather than a small number of large awards.
28) Does this program focus on outdoor recreation specifically?
Yes. The description repeatedly emphasizes outdoor recreation, including parks, trails, natural areas, and other recreation sites.
29) Who actually receives the grant award according to the listing?
According to the listing, grants are awarded to state governments, which then typically administer or pass through funding to local governments through state-level LWCF processes and priorities.
30) What is the key planning takeaway for applicants regarding deadlines?
The key takeaway is that final submission depended on NPS review and clearance, so applicants needed to plan ahead for required coordination and review steps rather than relying on a last-minute submission approach.
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