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GrantGeorgia Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) 2026-2027
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
Funding$25,000-$750,000 per request; approximately $18 million expected to be available in the Georgia 2026-2027 cycle; 50% applicant match required.
DeadlineOnline pre-application closes October 2, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. The official Georgia DNR materials reviewed do not state a deadline-specific time zone.
Required next actionIdentify a qualified Georgia local government, constituted recreation authority/commission in good standing with LWCF, or state agency with a documented eligible outdoor-recreation acquisition, development, or renovation project; verify the 50% match, current pre-application requirements, and all CRM ORIGINAL-outreach gates before contact.
Current statusActive — 2026-2027 pre-application window open through October 2, 2026.Source verificationSeptember 22, 2026Tracked applicant typesGovernmental Entity
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Strategic Alignment
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Funding Potential
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Actionability
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