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    Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants

    Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants help acquire and develop new parks and rehabilitate existing parks.

    Apply for a DCNR Grant

    The Land and Water Conservation Fund state assistance program, established in 1965, is a federal source of funding distributed to all states by the U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service.

    The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources administers the Land and Water Conservation Fund program for Pennsylvania:

    What Can Be Funded?

    ·         Acquisition of a new park

    ·         Development of a new park

    ·         Rehabilitation of existing park

    Who Should Apply?

    ·         State, county and municipal governments

    ·         Eligible municipal agencies

    What Is the Typical Grant Size?

    ·         Award amounts vary but are typically between $250,000 - $2,000,000.

    ·         Dollar-for-dollar match is required.

    Contact Us

    For more information, please contact your DCNR Bureau of Recreation and Conservation regional advisor (PDF).