The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation provides a variety of funding programs and grants to government entities in Idaho for the provision of equipment and for the creation and renovation of outdoor recreational facilities. For more information about individual grant programs, check out the tabs to the left.
LWCF Grant Training Opportunity
The Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce a digital training opportunity for LWCF applicants to be held on April 29, 2026. See the announcement below for further details:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program established to conserve natural areas, protect water resources, and provide public recreation opportunities, funded primarily through offshore oil and gas royalties.
State and local assistance programs provide matching grants to local governmental agencies for outdoor recreation projects, including park development, renovation, acquisition, and enhancements. This program strengthens communities and protects public lands for future generations.
Grant Rules
Grant Manual and Application
Grant Workshops
Training
Funding Programs
County Grant Awards
Money collected from the registration of boats and off-highway vehicles goes directly back to the users through grant awards for docks, enforcement, trail maintenance, facilities, programs, improvements and much more. Click on the fiscal year below to view a PDF outlining a county-by-county review of how recreation grants have been allocated.
