Press release
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department announced Wednesday that the department is now accepting applications for grant funding through the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Applications are due by 4 p.m. July 31, 2019.
The program is administered through a strategic partnership between the National Park Service and the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department.
“The Tourism Department is committed to providing recreational opportunities for Oklahomans that enhance the quality of life in our communities,” said Director of State Parks Kris Marek. “The federal dollars provided by the LWCF program allow communities to determine their greatest needs in order to improve their facilities and provide greater amenities for their citizens.”
The LWCF program provides matching grants to state park facilities and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate local investments in the protection and development of recreation resources across the state.
Grants Program Contacts
Grant applications may be found at TravelOK.com/state-parks/get-involved. For additional information about these programs, please contact the following:
SUSAN HENRY, GRANTS ADMINISTRATOR, ALTERNATE STATE LIAISON OFFICER
405-522-9521
Susan.Henry@TravelOK.com
EVE ATKINSON, PLANNING COORDINATOR
405-522-9516
Eve.Atkinson@TravelOK.com
RHONDA MOORE, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
405-522-9522
Rhonda.Moore@TravelOK.com
About the Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department
The Oklahoma Tourism & Recreation Department works to preserve, maintain and promote the state’s natural assets and cultural richness through tourism. The Department’s Travel Promotions division administers programs designed to build awareness of the state as a destination and educates on the economic importance of the Oklahoma travel and tourism industry. The staff also oversees the agency’s marketing and promotions efforts along with operating Tourism Information Centers located at major entry points around the state. To learn more about the Department, visit TravelOK.com.
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About the Oklahoma State Parks
Established in 1937, the Oklahoma State Parks system comprises more than 30 parks and five state park lodges around the state. The ecologically diverse parks offer an outdoor experience for every type of vacation. To learn more about the Oklahoma State Parks, visit TravelOK.com/Parks
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