ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant

ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Amount: Up to US $1,000,000
Last Updated: November 15, 2025

Summary

The ME Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) supports the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation facilities in Maine. Administered by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, this program provides grants covering up to 50% of eligible project costs. Eligible applicants include state agencies, local governments, and tribal nations. For requests of $20,000 or less, pre-application discussions with the grant manager are advised to ensure project viability.

Overview

NOTE: Potential applicants must request a pre-application site inspection by the "pre-proposal" deadline above. The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1964 (LWCF) was established to assist federal, state, and local governments in the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation facilities. Administered at the federal level by the National Park Service and at the state level by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, LWCF grants can provide up to 50% of the allowable costs for approved acquisition or development projects for public outdoor recreation.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The only eligible applicants are the State of Maine, counties, municipalities, school districts, and tribal nations.No minimum award level, but applicants considering a request of $20,000 or less should discuss their project concepts with the grant manager before applying.