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GrantKentucky Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2026
Atlas Opportunity Score76/100
Funding$25,000-$1,000,000; 50/50 matching reimbursement program, requiring the applicant to fund 50% of total eligible project cost.
DeadlineOctober 30, 2026. The current DLG program page and 2026 application do not publish an exact cutoff clock time or time zone.
Required next actionEligible Kentucky cities, counties, state agencies and federal agencies should confirm a qualifying public outdoor-recreation project, secure the 50% match, verify land ownership or qualifying long-term lease, complete SHPO/Section 106 and State Clearinghouse review, assemble the required public-meeting, environmental, budget, certification and property-control materials, and submit the complete 2026 package to the Kentucky DLG Office of Federal Grants by October 30, 2026. Verify the live cutoff time before filing because DLG does not publish one.
Current statusActive — 2026 application open through October 30, 2026Source verificationSeptember 30, 2026Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity
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Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
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Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
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