# Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance (15.941)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/15-941-mississippi-national-river-and-recreation-area-state-and/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Mississippi National River and Recreation Area State and Local Assistance is run by Department of the Interior. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $3.0 million in 14 grants, about $215,321 per award.

## Objectives

The Mississippi National River and Recreation Area is rich with historical and cultural stories. This program provides grants for the acquisition and development within the Recreation Area of lands and waters or interests therein and provides cooperative agreements and/or technical assistance to enhance partner organization planning for and interpretation of non-Federal publicly owned lands within the Recreation Area.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -$38,989 | 1 |
| 2022 | $948,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $310,980 | 3 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 6 |
| 2025 | $728,000 | 3 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Administration | Minnesota | $1.6 million |
| Minneapolis Park Board | Minnesota | $685,000 |
| Three Rivers Park District | Minnesota | $399,980 |
| City of Saint Paul | Minnesota | $250,000 |
| City of Dayton | Minnesota | $100,000 |
| City of Minneapolis | Minnesota | $55,000 |
| City of Hastings | Minnesota | $15,500 |