Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
ADECA FIR
Who can apply
applicant. The applicant must agree to manage and operate the LWCF assisted site for public outdoor recreation in perpetuity. Existing outdoor recreation areas owned and operated by the applicant must be well maintained. The applicant must agree to comply with all other laws, rules, and regulations associated with the LWCF program. Contact AlabamaRecreation@adeca.alabama.gov FIR HomepageFIR Programs English Español (Spanish)
About this opportunity
The U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, provides LWCF matching grants to States and local governments for the acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas. The LWCF was established by Congress in 1964 “…to assist in preserving, developing and assuring accessibility to all citizens of the United States of America of present and future generations…such quality and quantity of outdoor recreation resources as may be available and are necessary and desirable for individual active participation…” Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, state agencies and state authorities created by the legislature. LWCF assistance may be used for the acquisition of land and water interests for park purposes, the development of new outdoor recreation facilities, and i...