LWCF Priorities
LWCF priorities are important to give a direction for allocating funds
for outdoor recreation projects over the next five years. Providers of
outdoor recreation should consider how their project may pertain to
the LWCF priority project list and how the project correlates with the
SCORP goals. Correlating the project with a LWCF priority project and
one or more of the goals above will ensure Nebraska is working toward
achieving the goals outlined in this plan.
In Chapter 4, we examined the demand for outdoor recreation related
to programming, amenities, and facilities, and developed the following
list for recommended priority projects for future LWCF appropriations.
The activities also should assist in the creation of the Open Project
Selection Process (OPSP) of LWCF, which is necessary for the LWCF
application process. To ensure a competitive application, LWCF grant
applicants should align their project with one or more of the areas
outlined below.
• Camping facilities
• Wildlife habitat
viewing opportunities
• Picnicking facilities
• Outdoor recreation
education-related facilities
and partnerships
• Access to and
opportunities for fishing
• Hiking/biking trails
• Playgrounds
• Swimming opportunities
(both beach and pool)
• Adventure activities (e.g.,
zip line, rock climbing,
floating playgrounds, etc.)
These priority areas ensure that Nebraska's outdoor recreation efforts
move forward in a way that is congruent with the input from the SCORP
public participation process. This plan also recognizes the importance
of local planning initiatives, and if a community is working on a
project that doesn't clearly fall under one of the LWCF priority areas,
please contact the Alternate State Liaison Officer (ASLO) to discuss
opportunities for your project.
Infrastructure is
Important
One of the most
desirable items
Nebraskans want
to see in outdoor
recreation is more
infrastructure near
recreation amenities
(e.g., support facilities,
restrooms, drinking
water stations, etc.).
If your project is an
infrastructure only
project and you are
seeking a LWCF grant
for the project, your
project could be more
competitive if you
tie it into one of the
priority facilities listed
to the right. If you have
questions pertaining to
the LWCF grant fund
program, please visit
OutdoorNebraska.
gov/LWCF or contact
the NGPC Alternate
State Liaison
Officer (ASLO) at
(402) 471-5283.
DON'T FORGET!
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Visiting the falls at Smith Falls State Park near
Valentine. (Cherry County)
