Since 1965 the LWCF has provided more than $5.2 billion through more than 44,000 grants for a wide variety of projects such as parks, sports and playfields, swimming and boating areas, trails, campgrounds, and similar. Each State is responsible for administering competitions, selecting projects, and then submitting project applications to NPS for review and final decision on award.

Eligible applicants include county governments and incorporated municipalities of the state of Florida and other legally constituted local governmental entities with the legal responsibility for the provision of outdoor recreational sites and facilities for the use and benefit of the general public. The LWCF grant is provided on a 50:50 (Program:Grantee) matching basis. Applicants must submit proposals through the postal mail on application form DRP-121, LWCFGrant Application Package.

The maximum grant request for development projects may not exceed $1.5 million. The maximum grant request for acquisition projects may not exceed $1.5 million. An applicant's requested grant funds may be revised by the department due to the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the federal government.

Administrative Rule 62D-5

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Manual


FY2024-2025 Submission Cycle and Webinar

Grant ProgramApplication WebinarGrant Submission Cycle
Land and Water Conservation Fund

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 10 am

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October 1 - October 31, 2024

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Application Webinar Materials

FY2024-2025 Application Materials


LWCF Funded Projects

2023-2024 Land and Water Conservation Fund Recommended Applicant Priority List

2022-2023 Land and Water Conservation Fund Recommended Applicant Priority List

2021-2022 Land and Water Conservation Fund Recommended Rollover Applicant Priority List

2020-2021 Land and Water Conservation Fund Recommended Applicant Priority List

2019-2020 Land and Water Conservation Fund Recommended Applicant Priority List

For projects funded prior to 2019, refer to the Interactive Map of Historic LWCF Funded Projects


 

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