Montana State Parks (stateparks.mt.gov) announced today that federal Land & Water Conservation Fund Program (LWCF) grants will be available for local, public and outdoor recreation projects in Montana. Applications are due by Friday, February 7, 2014. Cities, counties, school districts, conservation districts, Indian Nations and similar entities are eligible to apply. Typical facilities funded in the past include ball fields, city parks campgrounds, golf courses, ice-skating ponds, picnic facilities, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pools, splash parks, and playground equipment.
