Land and Water Conservation Fund
Ohio Department of Natural Resources
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- Posted
- Aug 14, 2026
- Amount
- $165,000,000
- Closes
- Oct 30, 2026 (in 32 days)
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Amount
$165,000,000
Who can apply
All local subdivisions of government are eligible
About this opportunity
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program provides up to 50% reimbursement assistance for state and local government subdivisions (townships, villages, cities, counties, park districts, joint recreation districts, and conservancy districts) for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of recreational areas. Funding is issued to the state and it is at the state's discretion how much of that funding will be made available for local government. Since the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant program became effective, the State of Ohio has received over $165 million. Over half of this funding has been used for local parks projects. Ohio offers a local grant program on an annual schedule. These grants provide up to 50 percent reimbursement for outdoor recreation project...