LAND & WATER CONSERVATION FUND (LWCF) PROJECT
Project sponsors such as cities, towns, counties, school and recreation districts are eligible to apply for federally funded LWCF grants. The LWCF is a matching grant program based upon a fifty percent (50%) reimbursement of the total cost of the project. Only costs for the development and/or acquisition of public outdoor recreation lands and facilities are eligible for assistance.
A successful grant applicant must agree to dedicate the park or area where the project is located for use by the public for perpetuity. In addition, the grantee must also agree to develop, operate and maintain the development to acceptable National Park Service (NPS) standards for public outdoor recreation.
All applications must meet a State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) identified need and will then be numerically ranked by the Open Project Selection Process (OPSP). Grants for matching funds are subject to approval by the NPS. All costs must be incurred after the project has received approval from the NPS.
Pre-Applications are due May 15th and full Grant applications no later than November 30th.
All applications will be prioritized by the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resource Commissioners and then sent to the NPS for their review and approval. It is anticipated the NPS will provide final approval by October 1st of each year. More information is contained in the Wyoming LWCF Handbook.
More information and a hard copy of the grant application can be obtained by contacting:
Louisa Lopez, Grants Manager
307-777-6491
Janet Jares, Grants Specialist
307-256-1047
Sarah Delgado, Grants Specialist
307-777-6478
Motorboat Gas Tax Grant
In accordance with W.S. 39-17-111(c)(iii), Wyoming State Parks & Historic Sites (SPHS) provides funding through its Motorboat Grants Program to governmental entities for public boating facility improvements. The purpose of the program is to increase boating opportunities for the public throughout the state. SPHS motorboat grantees are restricted to local (city and county) government agencies in Wyoming. SPHS makes motorboat program grants on a 50:50 cost share basis. Applicants must pay half the total cost of the project. Applications are due no later than November 30th.
Louisa Lopez, Grants Manager
307-777-6491
