TN Department of Environment & Conservation – Office of Outdoor Recreation
Parks and Recreation Systemwide Planning Grant
Key facts
- Deadline
- Next round: about Jan 29 – Apr 1, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Required: you cover 20% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- City or town government, County government
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
What changed
- Status changed from closed to closed for this year (seen Oct 12, 2026)
- Deadline set: Apr 1, 2027 (seen Oct 12, 2026)
- Opening date set: Jan 29, 2027 (seen Oct 12, 2026)
Your share in dollars
Based on the funder's stated 20% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.
Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
State grants for cities and counties that lack a parks and recreation systemwide plan to prepare one, on an 80% state / 20% local basis. Part of TDEC's annual parks grant cycle with an Intent to Apply step.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/environment/outdoorrec/grants.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/562d6b1e-f1ad-4df5-a526-d55e967b0632
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