Recreation Resources Management

Title XXVIII
CFDA 15.524 Active Cooperative Agreements (Discretionary Grants)
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$16M FY2026
$17.4M
FY23
$10.2M
FY24
$17.7M
FY25*
$16M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2024 Ongoing campground replacement and rehabilitation, road and parking improvements, installation of broadband internet, new fish cleaning stations, ABA accessible parking stalls, and multi-lane motorized watercraft launch ram with courtesy boat dock development.
FY2025 Installation of flush and vault toilets, ongoing maintenance, roadway improvements, ABA improvements for picnic areas by installation concrete slabs and pathways and updating of various amenities.

Program Objective

To provide cost-share opportunities with non-Federal recreation partners (e.g., state, county, local governments, etc.), to assist in planning, development, operation, maintenance, and replacement of recreation and fish and wildlife resource facilities at partner managed Reclamation project recreation areas.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • Local governments

Non-Federal managing partners (e.g., state, county, local government entities, etc.), that currently manage or will be managing one or more Reclamation project recreation areas.

Beneficiaries

  • 19
  • 4
  • 5

Non-Federal recreation management partners.

How to Apply

Application Procedure

State and local governments that have managing partner agreements with Reclamation submit proposals with detailed scopes of work and budgets for recreation as well as fish and wildlife improvement projects.

Award Procedure

All applications will be initially screened by Bureau of Reclamation personnel for eligibility and compliance with the requirements stated in the program funding announcement. Applications are reviewed by the Bureau of Reclamation office having administrative jurisdiction of the land and water areas being considered for public recreation purposes.

Varies depending on the type and complexity of the project.

Program details & compliance

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

Cost share agreements are used to provide assistance to non-Federal managing partners, who currently manage or will be managing one or more Reclamation project recreation areas, for the long-term management and care of publicly-owned recreation resources, and for the planning, construction and other facets of improving recreation access and assets. Concession contracts are not authorized by the above authorities.

Required Documentation

Pub. L. 89-72, as amended, requires that prospective non-Federal managing partners that will be entering into long-term agreements for management of Reclamation project recreation areas indicate their intent in writing to administer Reclamation project recreation areas and enter into such long-term agreements for management of recreation and fish and wildlife facilities. Management agreements must be current for existing partners.

Matching Requirements

In the case of recreation development, a minimum cost share of 50 percent is required from a non-Federal partner. For fish and wildlife enhancement projects, the Federal share is exactly 75 percent of the project cost. (16 U.S.C. 460l-13(a)).

Reporting & Compliance

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Ronnie Baca — Bureau of Reclamation
303-445-3257
P.O. Box 25007 (86-67200), Denver, CO 80225-0007
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2025-09-02. Spec v1.0. Last synced: 2026-05-30 02:33:36.