Land and Water Conservation Fund
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Purpose:
Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants provide funding for the acquisition or development of land to create new outdoor recreation opportunities for the health and wellness of Californians. Since 1965, over one thousand parks throughout California have been created or improved with LWCF assistance.
Description:
Project applications must be for land acquisition or land development for outdoor public recreation access.
A minimum of 50% of the total project cost must come from matching sources.
Up to $6 million may be requested per project application.