Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round
DCR is accepting State and Local Assistance Program applications for parks and outdoor recreation projects for an estimated $11 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants. Applications are due by August 27 at 4 p.m.
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The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program provides 50-50% matching reimbursement grants for the acquisition, development, and rehabilitation of parks in qualifying urban and tribal areas. It is a nationally competitive subprogram of the LWCF State and Local Assistance Program.
Learn MoreVirginia Outdoors Plan
Every five years, DCR publishes the state's most comprehensive land conservation, outdoor recreation and open-space planning document. The latest was published in 2024.
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Serving a diverse commonwealth rich in nature and culture, the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation touches all Virginians' lives.
As the state's lead conservation agency, DCR provides access for outdoor recreation, strengthens communities’ flood resilience, and protects what Virginians care about: clean water, parks, natural habitat and open space.
Department of Conservation and Recreation
For the fifth year in a row, record-breaking cost-share assistance is available for farmers through the Virginia Agricultural Best Management Practices Cost-Share Program (VACS). READ MORE
