The Nevada Division of State Parks has $300,000 in federal funds for local park and recreation improvement and acquisition projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund program.

All local governments, including counties, cities, towns, general improvement districts, and Native American tribal governments are potentially eligible for the 50:50 matching grants offered through the program.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 was enacted to assist in preserving, developing and assuring recreational accessibility to local parks for present and future generations.

The application package and grant manual are available online. The deadline to apply is May 8 at 5pm.