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Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Iowa Department of Natural Resources State
Checked on iowadnr.gov
- Award
- 50% reimbursement grants; assistance ceilings are set by population.
- Next date
- No posted deadline
- Who can apply
- Local governments
- Where
- Iowa
Federal reimbursement grants, administered by the Iowa DNR, for cities and county conservation boards to acquire or develop land for outdoor recreation. Renovation of existing facilities is also eligible, so park improvements are a good fit.
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Playgrounds are not named, but the program funds developing public land for outdoor recreation and renovating existing facilities, which can include a park playground. Only cities and county conservation boards can apply.
Eligible projects include acquisition and/or development of land for outdoor recreation.
Renovation of existing facilities is also eligible.
About the match
The grant reimburses half of project costs, and the applicant must provide a 50% match. The page does not say whether in-kind contributions count.
On a $50,000 playground project, the grant would cover up to $25,000 and you would provide $25,000.
How to apply
- Confirm you are an incorporated city or county conservation board.
- Line up your local share, since grants require a 50% match and pay by reimbursement.
- Visit the LWCF page on the Iowa DNR website for application details and population-based ceilings.
We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.