# LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Acquisition & Construction - FY23 Cycle 3

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/p23as00427-lwcf-state-assistance-formula-grants-acquisition/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348725

> National Park Service offered grants of up to $15.0 million (at least $15,000) to state and local governments. It expected to make $200 million in total. Applications closed on July 31, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | P23AS00427 |
| Agency | National Park Service |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 31, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | $15.0 million |
| Award floor | $15,000 |
| Expected awards | not stated |
| Total funding | $200 million |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 15.916 |

## Who can apply

- State governments

In accordance with 54 U.S.C. § 200305(a), only the State lead agency for LWCF may submit applications in response to this announcement, whether on behalf of itself or another entity. In this context a “State” includes the 50 U.S. States, plus American Samoa, the District of Columbia, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The grants may be sub-awarded to other state or territory agencies, local political subdivisions, and Indian tribes. Local political subdivisions include: county, municipality, city, town, township, parish, local public authority, school district, special district (such as a park district), intrastate district, council of governments (whether or not incorporated as a nonprofit corporation under State law), any other regional or interstate government entity, or any agency or instrumentality of a local government. Individuals, nonprofit organizations, and private organizations are generally not eligible, although exceptions may be made for nonprofit organizations that are publicly-chartered under state or local law to serve a public purpose, such as managing a park or park district. In addition, a state must have a current NPS-approved SCORP to be eligible to apply for LWCF grants. The state lead agency is responsible for: reviewing proposals for completeness and eligibility requirements; ensuring that proposals meet and are consistent with outdoor recreation priorities outlined in the state or territory’s SCORP; prioritizing proposals according to their Open Project Selection Process, and submitting final applications to the NPS for review and award of funds. For selected projects, the NPS makes financial assistance awards to the lead agency, which will be responsible for ensuring that allocated funds are used for the purposes of and in a manner consistent with this program, including any funds awarded to eligible sub-applicants. As the primary grantee for any sub-awarded grants, the lead agency is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the grant and the supported activities to assure the project’s compliance with the LWCF Act and Manual, other applicable Federal requirements, and that performance goals are being achieved. The NPS cannot make grants to entities other than the state lead agency; applications submitted to this funding opportunity announcement by an entity other than the state lead agency will be automatically eliminated.

## What the grant funds

Not applicable

## Questions people ask

### Is P23AS00427 still open?

No. It closed on July 31, 2023. A newer notice is open: P26AS00146, closes November 30, 2030 (1484 days left).

### Who can apply for LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Acquisition & Construction - FY23 Cycle 3?

National Park Service accepted applications from state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Acquisition & Construction - FY23 Cycle 3?

Closed July 31, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $15.0 million each. About $200 million in total.

### Who has won Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were California Department of Parks & Recreation, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. The program made 2,291 awards worth $1.7 billion in that time.