Tennessee Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF)
LPRF provides matching grants to local governments for purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways and recreational facilities and capital projects for recreation in those areas. The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of lands for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated will go to municipal governments as authorized by TCA 67-4-409. All grant projects must be on publicly owned land.
Award Range
Not specified - $500,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
City or county governments; Land acquisitions, indoor and outdoor recreation facilities, trail development; The land must be publicly owned, or be acquired for public ownership as a component of the grant project. In addition, a Notice of Limitation of Usage (NLU) must be placed on the land parcel's deed protecting the land in perpetuity for public recreation, unless specific land lease requirements are met.
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
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