Land and Water Conservation Fund

Program Updates:

  • Local Agency Competitive Applications submitted on November 1, 2012 are currently being reviewed.  All applicants will receive a letter from the Office of Grants and Local Services (OGALS) identifying whether or not the application is being forwarded to the National Park Service (NPS) for NPS' funding consideration.
  • The 2013 application deadline has not yet been established; however, the deadline will be no later than January, 2014.

  • OGALS is currently creating the following new guidelines, to replace the May 27, 2010 Draft LWCF Application and Administration Guide:
    1. Application Guide for Local Agencies (Competitive)
    2. Application Guide for State Agencies (Non-Competitive)
    3. Grant Administration Guide
    4. Post Completion Park Stewardship Guide

           The new draft guides will be posted to the LWCF web page by late summer, 2013.

  • Technical Assistance Workshops for applicants will be announced after OGALS releases the new guidelines.

May 27, 2010 DRAFT LWCF Application and Administration Guide:

LWCF Grant Application Guide  PDF / DOC

Forms:
 Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Resolution Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Cost Estimate Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Certification Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Acquisition Form

LWCF Grant Administration Guide  PDF / DOC

Forms:
Land and Water Conservation Fund Payment Request Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Project Certification Form
Land and Water Conservation Fund Memorandum of Unrecorded Grant Agreement Form
 Land and Water Conservation Fund Equipment Costs Summary Form
 Land and Water Conservation Fund Force Labor Costs Summary Form
 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Expenditure Form

Please use Proposal Description-Environmental Screening Form (PD-ESF) effective 10/1/2008 found at http://www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/lwcf/pub.htm


The following clarifies Page 27 Acquisition Schedule Form, and Page 92 Item (F) of the LWCF Grant Application Guide and Page 18 of the LWCF Grant Administrative Guide:

Section 106 Instructions


Copies of the Grant Application and Grant Administrative Guides may also be obtained by calling (916) 653-4563.

 Open Project Section Process (currently being updated) 

LWCF Sign Guidelines:
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All Funded Projects (3-2013 | PDF Format | ) 

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS:
Acquisition or development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities. Priority development projects include trails, campgrounds, picnic areas, natural areas and cultural areas for recreational use.

Property acquired or developed under the program must be maintained in perpetuity for public outdoor recreation use.

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS:
Local Agency Program (Competitive):  Cities, counties and districts authorized to acquire, develop, operate and maintain park and recreation areas

State Agency Program (Non-Competitive):  Only State agencies as defined under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5099.12 are eligible

MATCH REQUIREMENT:
The Match is based on the LWCF grant request amount in relation to the Total Project Cost.  The LWCF grant can fund no more than 50% of the Total Project Cost.  This means the Match is a minimum of 50% of the Total Project Cost.

Examples of correct match calculations:

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant request is $50,000.  The match is $50,000.  This is correct because the LWCF grant request does not exceed 50% of the total project cost.

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant request is $20,000.  The match is $80,000.  This is correct because the LWCF grant request does not exceed 50% of the total project cost.

Examples of incorrect match calculations:

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant request is $90,000.  This match is $10,000.  This is incorrect because the LWCF grant request exceeds 50% of the total project cost.

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant request is $80,000.  This match is $20,000.  This is incorrect because the LWCF grant request exceeds 50% of the total project cost.

RATE OF REIMBURSEMENT:
The "Rate of Reimbursement" is based on the percentage of the LWCF grant amount in relation to the total project cost.  It has the same logic as "Match" explained above.  The LWCF grant can reimburse no more than 50% of the total project cost.

This is a reimbursement only program.  The Grantee must have funds available tofinance the entire total project cost.

Rate of Reimbursement Examples:

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant is $50,000.  The match is $50,000.  50% of the documented costs will be reimbursed because the LWCF grant amount is 50% of the total project cost.  In other words, to receive a $50,000 grant payment, $100,000 of project costs (grant plus match) must be documented.

  • Total project cost is $100,000.  LWCF grant is $20,000.  The match is $80,000.  20% of the documented costs will be reimbursed because the LWCF grant is 20% of the total project cost.  In other words, to receive a $20,000 grant payment, $100,000 of project costs (grant plus match) must be documented.


Additional Program Information:

   National Park Services Website  

   California Outdoor Recreation Plan (CORP) 

    California State Parks
    Office of Grants & Local Services
    PO Box 942896
    Sacramento, CA 94296-0001

    TEL 916-653-7423
    FAX 916-653-6511
    ParksOGALS@parks.ca.gov 

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