Land & Water Conservation Fund

[Grant-funded recreation area: photo] The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1964 (LWCF) was established to assist federal, state and local governments in the acquisition and/or development of public outdoor recreation facilities. Administered at the federal level by the National Park Service and at the state level by the Bureau of Parks and Lands in the Maine Department of Conservation, LWCF grants can provide up to 50% of the allowable costs for approved acquisition or development projects.

2011: The 2011 application is now available. The funds have not yet been released but anticipate the funds to be available soon.

A press release will be sent out when we know the future of the program.

This manual is intended to provide general information about the Land and Water Conservation Fund program, including the steps a potential sponsor must take to apply. A municipal agency that is interested in submitting a proposal should contact the Grants and Community Recreation Division of BP&L at the address below for assistance and guidance in the application process.

Grants and Community Recreation Division
Bureau of Parks and Lands
22 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333
207-287-4962
Mick Rogers, Program Manager
E-mail address: Mick.Rogers@maine.gov

Note:
This booklet should be retained in the sponsoring agency's project file following the submission of an application. Contents of this booklet include information and directions regarding future actions that must be taken if the application receives preliminary state approval.

Application

Pre-Inspection Form

A. Appraisal Information

B. Open Project Selection Process (OPSP)

C. Sample Project Agreement

D. Sample Transmittal Letter

E. Warrant Articles/Project Certification

F. Standard Form 424 & Instructions

G. Sample Maps

H. Sample Cost Estimates

I. Project Description & Environmental Form

J. Certificate Regarding Disbarment, etc.