Louisiana has doubled the state money available for nonprofit groups to preserve and restore public lands of historic, environmental or recreational importance. The $2 million allocated for the 2027 grant application cycle is the largest amount set aside for the program since it began in 2022.

Grant Application Process

The pre-application period for grant funding began Monday. Official applications from those approved to apply are due starting Oct. 7 and are accepted until Jan. 7, 2027. Winners will be announced in February. An advisory board ranks and selects projects based on need and other factors such as the opportunity for economic development and timely completion.

Original reporting: KTBS 3 (Shreveport) — read the source article.