Land & Water Conservation Fund
The Land & Water Conservation Fund by Georgia DNR supports projects that acquire, develop, or restore Georgia’s outdoor recreation and conservation lands.
Funder: Georgia Department of Natural Resources
Due Dates: October 16, 2026: Pre-application deadline | May 28, 2027: Second-level Application deadline
Funding Amounts: Local Parks & Trails: $500,000–$3,000,000 per project; State agency projects: no minimum or maximum; 25% match required; 2-year grant term.
Summary: Supports acquisition, development, or renovation of outdoor recreation and conservation lands across Georgia through a competitive grant process.
Key Information: Pre-application is required; only invited applicants may submit a Second-level Application.
Description
This program, administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), provides competitive grant funding for the acquisition, development, and stewardship of outdoor recreation facilities and conservation lands throughout Georgia. The program aims to enhance public access, protect critical habitats, support local and state parks and trails, and further conservation goals. Funding is available for land acquisition, stewardship (development, maintenance, restoration), and combination projects, with eligibility for local governments, recreation authorities, state agencies, and certain conservation-focused nonprofits.
