Texas Parks and Wildlife

From the Texas Parks and Wildlife's Recreation Grants Newsletter: 

SUSPENSION OF GRANT FUNDING

The 82^nd Texas Legislature has suspended all Texas Recreation and Parks Account (TRPA), and all Large County & Municipality Recreation and Parks Account funding for the FY 2012-2013 biennium.   The following grant programs are affected by these cuts; Outdoor Recreation, Indoor Recreation, Small Community, Urban Outdoor, Urban Indoor, and the Community Outdoor Outreach Program.  Limited federal funds from the Land and Water Conservation Fund may be available for some of these programs.  Please check our website periodically for updates.  http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/business/grants

RECREATIONAL TRAIL, BOATING ACCESS, AND BOAT PUMP-OUT GRANT FUNDING

The Recreational Trail, Boating Access, and Boat Pump-out Grant Programs are federally funded through provisions in the Federal Highway Funding Bill.  At present, we expect funding to be available for these programs.  The Federal Highway Funding Bill expired in October 2009, but Congress has authorized funding for all programs in the Bill through a series of continuing resolutions that has kept funding at 2009 levels.  If Congress passes a new Highway Funding Bill, these programs could be altered or eliminated.  At present, the application deadline is October 31 for Boating Access Grants; February 1 for Recreational Trail Grants and Boat Pump-out Grants are accepted on a rolling basis.  Please check our website for updates.

 

A MESSAGE FROM THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Connect Your Community to America's Great Outdoors!

Are you trying to protect your local rivers, save an unspoiled landscape, or build trails where everyone in your community can enjoy nature?  Every year, the National Park Service helps hundreds of locally-driven projects that create opportunities for healthy outdoor recreation, connect youth with the outdoors, and connect communities to parks.  Rivers, Trails, & Conservation Assistance from the National Park Service provides no funding, but our experienced staff can help communities plan for success. Applications for technical assistance will be accepted until August 1. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their project ideas with a staff member in your area before preparing an application.

Visit www.nps.gov/rtca for complete information and application.