Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF)
Department:
Environment and Conservation
Priority Area:
Rural Development and Conservation
Program Description
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated go to municipal governments, and all land associated with the funded projects must be owned by a government entity. LPRF grants require an equal local match.
Details
Program Demographic:
Adults
Delivery Setting:
Organization / Business / Local Government
Current Participants:
20
Research
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund provides state of Tennessee grant dollars to city and county governments in Tennessee for public recreation facilities and/or acquisition of land that will be available for future development for public recreation facilities. Land that has been purchased, developed, and/or renovated with LPRF assistance is protected for public recreation in perpetuity.