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.
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
- Confirm your applicant is a Maryland local government able to provide a match.
- Open the Land and Water Conservation Fund page from the DNR Grants and Loans Center.
- Contact DNR for current deadlines and match requirements.
We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.