Grant opportunity · Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Land Acquisition and Planning Unit

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants

Up to $6,000,000 per award

About this opportunity

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides reimbursement-based matching grants to state and local government entities to support outdoor recreation projects, including land acquisition and development or renovation of outdoor recreation facilities. The program is federally funded through offshore oil and gas lease revenues and administered nationally by the National Park Service, with Maryland's Department of Natural Resources managing the state-level program, coordinating grant rounds, and monitoring past project sites for compliance. Eligible applicants include state agencies, federally recognized tribes, counties, municipalities, and special districts. Funding is reimbursement-based, meaning funds are issued after project completion, and funded properties must be permanentl…

Who may apply

government

Deadline

2026-06-24

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