RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is accepting grant applications for park and outdoor recreation projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund.

According to the department, up to $7 million will be available through the fund.

The stateside assistance program is reportedly a 50-50% matching reimbursement program for acquiring, developing and rehabilitating park areas.

Eligible applicants include state agencies, cities, counties, park authorities and federally or state-recognized Indian tribes, the department said. Recipients must be able to fund their entire project while seeking periodic reimbursements.

The minimum grant award will be $125,000 with a minimum total project cost of $250,000. The maximum grant award amount is $2 millio

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