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Readiness and Recreation Initiative Grant Program

Readiness and Recreation Initiative Grant Program

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance + Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Partnership Challenge Program, known as the Readiness and Recreation Initiative Grant Program, is a federal grant opportunity funded by the Department of the Interior, National Park Service, and the Department of Defense. Authorized by Congress, the program provides for the acquisition or acquisition and development of compatible recreation facilities on public lands within a REPI Partnership Agreement area. 

Program Information Description
LWCF + REPI Overview

Eligible applicants include state agencies and local units of government (e.g., state political subdivisions such as cities, counties, and special purpose districts such as park districts) with a REPI Partnership Agreement in place.

Match Ratio: 50:50

The minimum grant request may be no lower than $250,000. The maximum grant request may not exceed $5 million. Applicants must include letters of support documenting secured contributions of matching share from the military installation(s) involved, clearly stating the amount and type of contribution. 

An applicant's requested grant funds may be revised by the department due to the availability of program funds. Grant awards are contingent upon appropriation by the federal government.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Manual

Florida REPI Fact Sheet

REPI Program Partners

Application Cycle

The state hosted an application cycle for the FY2023-2024 Readiness and Recreation Initiative from June 1, 2023 through June 15, 2023. At this time, no additional applications will be accepted. 

Notice of Grant Submission Period and Application Webinar

Application, Instructions, Required Attachments, and Federal Attachments

FY2023-2024 LWCF + REPI State Application

FY2023-2024 LWCF + REPI State Application State Application Instructions & Federal Form Requirements

FY2023-2024 LWCF + REPI State Application State Application Instructions & Federal Form Requirements Checklist

Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) P23AS00318

NPS Federal Agency Categorical Exclusion (CE List)

Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)

LWCF + REPI Application Tutorial

Staff from the Land and Recreation Grants Section hosted an overview of successfully completing a LWCF + REPI application and provided technical assistance to grantees on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10 a.m. A recording of the webinar may be viewed using the link below.

Replay the Webinar

Download the Presentation


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August 17, 2023 - 3:59pm

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