# Great American Outdoors Act Deferred Maintenance Program (10.712)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/10-712-great-american-outdoors-act-deferred-maintenance-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Great American Outdoors Act Deferred Maintenance Program is run by Department of Agriculture. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $1.2 million in 2 grants, about $603,312 per award.

## Objectives

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) establishes a new fund for five years to address the maintenance backlog of the US Forest Service and other federal land management agencies.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $1.2 million | 2 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Game & Parks Commission | Nebraska | $1.1 million |
| Department of Parks & Recreation Idaho | Idaho | $100,000 |