The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) offers Federal grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. The program provides 50 percent reimbursement to selected outdoor recreation projects that are sponsored by political subdivisions and other appropriate public agencies. Qualifying projects include development and/or acquisition of outdoor facilities for the purpose of public recreation.
Since 1965, Kansas has received over $50 million and funded approximately 700 LWCF projects in nearly every county in Kansas.
Upon receiving 2022 applications, KDWPT will review each project to confirm that it is in accord with the eligibility requirements specified in the LWCF guidelines. Eligible projects will include all required documentation, and meet needs identified in the 2021 Kansas Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), found at https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/S.C.O.R.P
Incorporated cities, counties, state agencies, Indian Tribes, public schools and public universities are eligible to apply for the Land and Water Conservation Funds. State Parks and Stateside planning projects may also be funded.
Applications are to be submitted by September 15, 2022. Deadlines are anticipated annually.