Land and Water Conservation Fund
Forecasted
Land and Water Conservation Fund supports South Carolina state agencies and local governments in acquiring land and developing outdoor recreation areas and facilities for lasting recreational use.
Funder: South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Due Dates: Due Dates (Anticipated): Not yet announced
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$1,000,000 per request; reimbursable grants requiring a 50% match
Summary: Supports South Carolina state agencies and local governments acquiring or developing outdoor recreation areas and facilities.
Key Information: Assisted properties must remain active and viable outdoor recreation venues in perpetuity.
Description
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal matching-grant program administered in South Carolina by the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT). It supports land acquisition and development of outdoor recreation areas and facilities through reimbursable grants to state agencies and local governments.
Revitalizing existing LWCF properties was a leading priority for the 2026 funding round, which also supported new park projects, especially those addressing capacity issues. This emphasis reflected feedback from local recreation providers in the 2019 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. For new projects, local governments must demonstrate during an on-site inspection that their existing LWCF properties are in good condition and being used appropriately. Where problems exist, SCPRT requests an application to correct them instead.
