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Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund

Department of Natural Resources State

Checked on dnr.maryland.gov

Award
Award amounts are not listed on this page.
Next date
No posted deadline
Who can apply
Local governments
Where
Maryland

Federal matching funds passed through Maryland DNR to local governments to buy or develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Suited to city and county park and playground development.

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The fund pays to develop public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, which plainly covers permanent park improvements such as a playground. Only local governments can apply, and matching funds are required.

Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund - Matching fund assistance to local governments to acquire and/or develop public outdoor recreational areas and facilities.

Based on the funder's words, from dnr.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab). This is our read, not the funder's.

About the match

This is matching fund assistance, so the local government must contribute its own share. The match amount and whether in-kind contributions count are not stated on this page.

How to apply

  1. Confirm your applicant is a Maryland local government able to provide a match.
  2. Open the Land and Water Conservation Fund page from the DNR Grants and Loans Center.
  3. Contact DNR for current deadlines and match requirements.

See this grant on dnr.maryland.gov (opens in a new tab)

We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.