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CFDA 15.916: Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning

To provide financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions' projects that are included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) and acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and faciliti

Also known as
LWCF
Assistance types
FORMULA GRANTS;PROJECT GRANTS (COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS)
Official listing
View on SAM.gov →

Objectives

To provide financial assistance to the States and their political subdivisions' projects that are included in Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plans (SCORPs) and acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities for the public, to meet current and future needs.

Eligible applicants

Treated as “States” for this purpose are the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. For planning grants, only the State agency formally designated by the Governor or State law as responsible for the preparation and maintenance of the SCORP is eligible to apply. For acquisition and development grants, the above designated agency may apply for assistance for itself, or on behalf of other State agencies or political subdivisions, such as cities, counties, and park districts. Additionally, Indian tribes that are organized to govern themselves and perform the functions of a general-purpose unit of government qualify for assistance. Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and private organizations are not eligible.

Financial assistance range

Range: $5,000.00 - $10,000,000.00 Average: $850,000.00

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Reference data sourced from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. The authoritative source for application requirements, deadlines, and award amounts is the official SAM.gov listing linked above. This page is editorial reference, not an official notice.