LWCF Grant Application Manual and forms

Click here for a PDF of the manual or click here for a Word version. On the last page of the manual, you'll find links to required LWCF application and taxpayer identification forms.

Click here to read frequently asked questions (FAQ) for the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

In general

DCR administers a grant-in-aid program for the acquisition and development for public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Grants are for public bodies only. Towns, cities, counties, regional park authorities and state agencies may apply for 50 percent matching fund assistance from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). The LWCF program requires that all areas helped with LWCF funds be maintained in perpetuity as public outdoor areas.

The program is a reimbursement program, meaning that the sponsoring agency should be capable of financing the project while requesting periodic reimbursement.

Information within the grant application manual (PDF) describes highlights of the program and is designed for application submission. Prospective applicants should note, however, that additional information might be required in order to render a proper decision about individual proposals. LWCF applications must be sent to the attention of:

Contact

Department of Conservation and Recreation
Division Director, Planning and Recreation Resources
203 Governor Street, Suite 326
Richmond, VA 23219-2010

For general information, call Synthia Waymack at (804) 786-4379.

Goal

• To facilitate the availability of outdoor recreation areas and facilities for all political jurisdictions and state agencies in the Commonwealth of Virginia

Objectives

• To encourage localities to recognize that public recreation is a valued and needed governmental service.
• To support local jurisdictions in meeting outdoor recreational needs identified in the Virginia Outdoors Plan (VOP).
• To provide assistance through a grant program to local governments for the provision of outdoor recreation.

Approved FY 2006 local grant projects

Project: Sponsor

Grogan Park Expansion: Town of Gate City
Mint Springs Valley Fishing Accessibility: Albemarle County
Upton Hill Regional Park Sprayground: Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority
Warren County Skate Park: Warren County