United States: 2022 Local Government Grant Program (LGGP)

Deadline: 1-Apr-22

The 2022 Local Government Grant Program (LGGP) is a voter approved, State lottery funded grant program administrated by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department.

Types of Project

Eligible projects involve land acquisition, development, and major rehabilitation projects that are consistent with the outdoor recreation goals and objectives contained in the Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP).

Acquisition – Acquiring land for public outdoor recreation areas, including new park land or additions to existing parks, wildlife areas, and open spaces.
Development – Developing basic outdoor recreation facilities including sports and playfields, picnic facilities, camping facilities or interpretive facilities. Other potential projects include roads, parking areas and restroom buildings.
Rehabilitation – Repairing, restoring or reconstruction on normal wear and tear of facilities. Rehabilitation projects are also those that help meet the access requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Funding Information

Small Grants – projects with a maximum $ 75,000 grant request. Up to fifteen percent (15%) of funds are available for these projects.
Large Grant Requests – Other than for land acquisitions, projects with a maximum $ 750,000 grant request. Applicants may request up to $ 1,000,000 for land acquisition projects.
Small Community Planning Grants – Maximum awards for planning grants will be $ 40,000

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible applicants include Local government agencies that are obligated by state law to provide public recreation facilities. This includes:

Cities (municipal corporations)
Counties (political subdivisions)
Metropolitan Service Districts
Park and recreation districts
Port districts

Eligibility is limited to public outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities. These areas and facilities must be open and accessible to the public-at-large.