Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation accepts grant applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is accepting grant applications for park and outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
According to the department, up to $7 million will be available through the fund.
The stateside assistance program is reportedly a 50-50% matching reimbursement program for acquiring, developing and rehabilitating park areas.
Eligible applicants include state agencies, cities, counties, park authorities and federally or state-recognized Indian tribes, the department said. Recipients must be able to fund their entire project while seeking periodic reimbursements.
The minimum grant award will be $125,000 with a minimum total project cost of $250,000. The maximum grant award amount is $2 million.
To learn more about the application and view an interactive map of parks supported by the fund throughout the Commonwealth, visit the website for the Virginia Outdoors Plan 2024.
A virtual workshop for those looking to apply is planned for 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11. For more information, visit the department's website.
The deadline for submitting applications is 4 p.m. on Aug. 28. Applications must be emailed to recreationgrants@dcr.virginia.gov.
