Land & Water Conservation Fund (IA) Grant

The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides crucial federal funding for outdoor recreation projects in Iowa, supporting 50% cost share for development and land acquisition. It has facilitated popular projects such as skate parks, playgrounds, and multipurpose trails since its establishment in 1964. Applicants should anticipate a timeline of 12-24 months from application to the start of construction, ensuring thorough planning and execution of their recreational initiatives.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Program is a federally funded grant program that provides 50% cost share for outdoor recreation area development and land acquisition.
The LWCF program provides an excellent opportunity to develop a wide range of outdoor recreational projects that are in high demand. Popular projects in recent years have included skate parks, playgrounds, new and renovated swimming pools, campgrounds and multipurpose trails.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Act, signed into law September 4, 1964, provides federal financial assistance to the State of Iowa and its political subdivisions for the purpose of acquisition and/or development of land for outdoor recreation.
Applicants should plan for 12-24 months from time of application before grant agreements are executed and construction can begin.