Tuesday, 11 26, 2013
Kerri Richardson
Terry Sebastian
502-564-2611
12 projects receive Land and Water Conservation Fund grants
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear today announced 12 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants to help fund recreational and tourism projects across the Commonwealth. The Department for Local Government (DLG) will administer the grants, totaling $596,325.
“Parks and recreational facilities are important to enhancing the quality of life in our Kentucky communities,” Gov. Beshear said. “This LCWF funding will help improve recreational projects and provide Kentuckians safe spaces to be active, go camping, play sports and live overall healthier lifestyles.”
The LWCF is a grant matching reimbursement program for the development and maintenance of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities, such as campgrounds, sports and playfields, swimming and fishing areas, boating facilities and trails.
Funding for this program is allocated to DLG by the National Park Service, which is part of the U.S. Department of Interior. Cities, counties, state and federal agencies are eligible to apply.
Fiscal year 2013 applicants that have been approved for LWCF grants include:
| County |
Applicant |
Project Title |
Grant Amount |
| Boyd |
Boyd County Fiscal Court |
Armco Park Outdoor Recreational Complex |
$75,000 |
| Bracken |
Bracken County Fiscal Court |
Bracken County Equestrian Trail Addition |
$21,125 |
| Christian |
City of Pembroke |
Pembroke Playground Equipment |
$21,000 |
| Elliot |
Elliot County Fiscal Court |
Laurel Gorge Hiking Trail Interpretive Stations |
$40,000 |
| Green |
City of Greensburg |
Green River Paddle Trail Pavilion Project |
$36,000 |
| Harrison |
Harrison Country Fiscal Court |
River Road Fishing Pier and Flat Run Veterans Park Improvements |
$74,850 |
| Henderson |
City of Henderson |
City of Henderson East End Park |
$40,350 |
| Hopkins |
City of Dawson Springs |
Dawson Springs City Park Baseball Field Project |
$75,000 |
| Leslie |
City of Hyden |
River Front City Park Improvement Project |
$55,195 |
| Magoffin |
Magoffin County Fiscal Court |
Battle of Puncheon Park Picnic Shelter |
$33,073 |
| McCracken |
McCracken County Fiscal Court |
Carson Park Outdoor Riding Arena Repairs |
$75,000 |
| Union |
Union County Fiscal Court |
Caseyville Boat Dock Area Enhancement Project |
$49,732 |