National Park Service / Alaska Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation

Grant for Local Governments and Tribal Communities for Outdoor Recreation

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Cash

Rolling

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Alaska

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Regional

Grant

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Government

Environment & Sustainability
Sports & Recreation
Community Development & Housing

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About this grant

Supports locally led projects that create, improve, or expand public outdoor recreation opportunities in communities. Eligible projects include land acquisition for public outdoor recreation, development of new parks and recreation facilities, and renovation or enhancement of existing outdoor recreation areas. Projects must address community recreation needs and improve access to quality outdoor recreation opportunities.

What you get

Reimbursement of up to 50% of eligible project costs
Technical assistance available as applicants develop their proposals
Funding for land acquisition, new park development, or renovation of existing outdoor recreation areas

How to apply

Description of proposed project and outdoor recreation need it will address
Project location and eligibility documentation
Existing site conditions and proposed improvements
Community needs and benefits, including access to outdoor recreation
Project costs, budget, and matching funds documentation
Project readiness and anticipated implementation schedule
Consistency with applicable outdoor recreation plans and LWCF requirements
Environmental, cultural resource, and other federal compliance considerations

Eligibility

Local government applicants must be located within a qualifying U.S. Census Bureau-designated urban area with a population of 25,000 or more, or two or more adjacent urban areas with a combined population of 25,000 or more
Federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native communities and organizations, and Native Hawaiian communities and organizations may apply under separate eligibility provisions and are not subject to the 25,000-population requirement
Applicant must provide at least 50% matching funds from eligible non-federal sources
Projects must be maintained and remain available for public outdoor recreation use in perpetuity
Projects must comply with applicable LWCF requirements including the LWCF Act, current LWCF Manual, and Alaska's SCORP
Project site must be located within a qualifying Census-designated urban area for local government applicants

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Grant for Local Governments and Tribal Communities for Outdoor Recreation

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