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Land and Water Conservation Fund State and Local Assistance Program
Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation Federal, through the state
Checked on dcr.virginia.gov
- Award
- 50-50 matching reimbursement grants.
- Next date
- No posted deadline
- Who can apply
- Eligibility unverified
- Where
- Virginia
This federal program, run in Virginia by DCR, helps buy land for public outdoor recreation areas and helps develop those areas. It suits park owners planning permanent outdoor recreation improvements such as a park playground.
Could a playground win this?
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The program pays to develop public outdoor recreation areas, so a playground in a public park fits well. This page does not name playgrounds or say who may apply, so check the program page for those details.
This 1965 act established a federal reimbursement program for the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation areas.
About the match
The applicant pays half of the project cost and the program pays the other half. Funds come as a reimbursement, so you pay costs first and are paid back. The page does not say whether volunteer labor or donated materials count.
On a $50,000 playground project, you would provide $25,000 and the grant up to $25,000.
How to apply
- Open the Land and Water Conservation Fund page on the DCR site.
- Confirm eligibility and the current round.
- Plan to cover half of the cost and pay expenses before reimbursement.
We summarize public information. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.