PIERRE South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks recently announced two opportunities for communities to apply for assistance to enhance public outdoor recreation opportunities.
Land and Water Conservation Fund
The Land and Water Conservation fund 2025 grant application is now open.
Public outdoor recreation projects sponsored by city, county, township, and tribal governments are eligible to receive the grant money.
The Land and Water Conservation Fund provides up to 50 percent reimbursement for approved outdoor recreation projects that seek at least $10,000 in grant assistance. Grants will be awarded for development or renovation of public outdoor recreation facilities. Emphasis will be given to project applications that address the priority needs identified in the 2023 South Dakota Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. Priorities identified by the public included but are not limited to unpaved trails, swim beaches, fishing areas, canoe and kayak water trails, nature areas/open spaces, playgrounds, dog parks and picnic areas.
The application deadline is April 25. LWCF funds are federal dollars that are apportioned to states by Congress to fund public outdoor recreation projects.
Recreational Trails Program
Recreational Trails Program 2025 grant application is now available. The grants are available for trail projects sponsored by municipalities, counties, state parks, federal land management agencies, or tribal governments.
The grant provides up to 80% reimbursement for approved trail projects. Eligible projects include construction of new public trails, rehabilitation of existing public trails, development of trail-related facilities, and educational programs that relate to recreational trails.
RTP funds come to the state through the Federal Highway Administration and are apportioned to states by Congress to fund both motorized and non-motorized public recreation trail projects. The amount of funds available is based upon the number of recreational vehicles licensed in each state.
The application deadline is April 4.
Application packets are available on the Game, Fish, and Parks website. For more information, contact Grants Coordinator Kerri Richards at 605-773-5490 or by email at [email protected].
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