Opportunity Information: Apply for P16AS00015
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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 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.
- This funding opportunity was created on Feb 19, 2016 and posted on Feb 19, 2016.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 29, 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 $2,500,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 100 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 discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). Its basic purpose is to support outdoor recreation by providing matching grant funds to states, which then typically distribute support through state processes to eligible local governments and projects. The program focuses on two main types of outcomes: acquiring land and water areas for public outdoor recreation, and developing or improving recreation facilities and access in ways that expand and protect public recreation opportunities.
This opportunity was posted on February 19, 2016, with an application closing date of April 29, 2016 (the original and current closing dates are the same). The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed under environment and natural resources, with an additional “other” category noted in the source data. The program is associated with CFDA number 15.916, which is the federal assistance listing identifier used to track and reference the program in federal grant systems and reporting.
Eligibility for applicants is limited to state governments. In practical terms, that means the National Park Service awards funds to states, and states then play a central role in selecting, prioritizing, and advancing projects, often working in partnership with counties, municipalities, park districts, or other local entities depending on the state’s implementation approach. A key feature is that the program provides matching funds, meaning recipients are expected to contribute non-federal cost share (or otherwise meet the program’s match requirements) to complete acquisitions or development work. Because it is a matching structure, the program is commonly used to leverage state and local investments to deliver larger or higher-quality recreation projects than would be feasible with a single funding source.
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $2,500,000 and anticipates about 100 awards. That combination suggests the program is designed to support a wide range of projects across multiple states and communities, with award sizes that can vary based on project scope, state allocations, and how each state structures its sub-award or project selection process. Overall, LWCF State and Local Assistance is aimed at building and protecting long-term public recreation assets by helping states and local partners acquire important recreation lands and waters and develop facilities that serve the outdoor recreation needs of the public.
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program - FAQs
What is the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program?
The LWCF State and Local Assistance Program is a discretionary grant opportunity administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS). Its purpose is to support outdoor recreation by providing matching grant funds to states, which then typically distribute support through state processes to eligible local governments and projects.
What is the main purpose of this grant opportunity?
The basic purpose is to expand and protect public outdoor recreation opportunities. The program does this by helping fund the acquisition of recreation lands and waters and by supporting the development or improvement of recreation facilities and access.
Who administers this program at the federal level?
The program is administered by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (DOI-NPS).
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type for this opportunity is a grant.
What kinds of projects does the program support?
The opportunity highlights two main outcome areas:
- Acquisition of land and water areas for public outdoor recreation.
- Development or improvement of recreation facilities and access, in ways that expand and protect public recreation opportunities.
What is the activity category for this grant?
The activity category is listed under environment and natural resources, with an additional "other" category noted in the source data.
Who is eligible to apply to the National Park Service for this opportunity?
Eligibility for applicants is limited to state governments. That means the National Park Service awards funds to states rather than directly to local governments.
If only states can apply, how do local governments or local projects typically participate?
In practical terms, states play the central role in selecting, prioritizing, and advancing projects. States often work in partnership with counties, municipalities, park districts, or other local entities depending on the state's implementation approach. Local participation commonly occurs through state-run processes after the state receives federal funds.
Is this a matching grant program?
Yes. A key feature of the program is that it provides matching funds. Recipients are expected to contribute non-federal cost share (or otherwise meet the program's match requirements) to complete acquisitions or development work.
Why does the matching structure matter for project funding?
Because it is a matching structure, the program is commonly used to leverage state and local investments. This can help deliver larger or higher-quality recreation projects than would be feasible using a single funding source.
What is the CFDA number (Federal Assistance Listing identifier) for this program?
The program is associated with CFDA number 15.916, which is the federal assistance listing identifier used to track and reference the program in federal grant systems and reporting.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on February 19, 2016.
What is the application closing date?
The application closing date is April 29, 2016. The information provided indicates the original and current closing dates are the same.
What is the maximum award amount (award ceiling)?
The opportunity lists an award ceiling of $2,500,000.
How many awards are anticipated?
The opportunity anticipates about 100 awards.
Does the award ceiling mean every award will be $2,500,000?
No. The award ceiling indicates the maximum possible award amount. The description suggests award sizes can vary based on project scope, state allocations, and how each state structures its sub-award or project selection process.
What does it mean that states "typically distribute support through state processes"?
It means that after states receive LWCF funds from the National Park Service, they generally use their own state-level procedures to identify, prioritize, and advance eligible projects. This often involves coordinating with local governments or other local partners, depending on how the state runs the program.
What long-term outcomes is the program intended to achieve?
Overall, LWCF State and Local Assistance is aimed at building and protecting long-term public recreation assets by helping states and local partners acquire important recreation lands and waters and develop facilities that serve the outdoor recreation needs of the public.
What does "discretionary grant opportunity" mean in this context?
The opportunity is described as discretionary, meaning awards are made through a competitive or selection-based process rather than being automatically provided by formula alone. In this program structure, the National Park Service awards funds to states, and states then play a major role in selecting and advancing projects through their processes.
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