LWCF Funding Options and Resources

Here is a listing of some resources to review when considering ways to match LWCF for playgrounds and outdoor recreation..

First here is…Good News in Parks on LWCF – 10-26-20 … Learn about the program to provide 50% funding for outdoor recreation projects.

https://events.playcore.com/good-news-episode-special-editionhttps://www.playcore.com/goodnews

Other Playcore funding resource by state

https://www.playcore.com/funding

Here is a downloadable funding guide.

https://www.gametime.com/playground-funding-guide

Here is the NRPA Article and a couple of examples of partnerships projects

https://www.nrpa.org/parks-recreation-magazine/2020/august/leveraging-public-private-partnerships/

Here is an OIA funded report on State Funding Mechanisms for Outdoor Recreation

https://headwaterseconomics.org/economic-development/state-recreation-funding/

The full report is here..

https://headwaterseconomics.org/wp-content/uploads/state-rec-fullreport.pdf

Here is a list of types of matching funds and options to use in applying for LWCF projects on the state and local level.

LWCF Matching sources SummaryRevised

For more information contact Doug Eiken at nasorlo@gmail.com