The mission of the Outdoor Recreation Grants Program is to improve the management, planning and overall quality of Arkansas’s outdoor recreation resources through advocacy, research, technical assistance and grant funding.
MATCHING
Eligible applicants: all municipalities and counties in Arkansas
Maximum award: up to $250,000 + an equal match by applicant
Eligible projects: development of outdoor recreation facilities and land acquisition
Funding: reimbursement up to 50% of project costs
Grant completion timeframe: grant projects should be completed within two years of the award notice
FUN PARK
Eligible applicants: municipalities in Arkansas with populations of 2,500 or less and unincorporated communities; sponsored by the county
Maximum award: up to $100,000 (no match required)
Eligible projects: development of most outdoor recreation facilities
Funding: grantee will be issued the entire grant amount prior to project development
Grant completion timeframe: grant projects should be completed within two years of award notice
