Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round
DCR is accepting State and Local Assistance Program applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects for an estimated $11 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Applications are due by August 27 at 4 p.m.
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The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program provides 50-50% matching reimbursement grants for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of parks in qualifying urban and tribal areas. It is a nationally competitive subprogram of the LWCF State and Local Assistance Program.
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Did you know that there are now 44 Virginia State Parks and that there's one within an hour's drive of every Virginia resident? Find a park near you.
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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.
As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR provides access for outdoor recreation, strengthens communities’ flood resilience, and protects what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.
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