LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND APPLICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

The Nevada Division of State Parks is pleased to announce the availability of approximately $1,000,000.00 in federal funds for outdoor recreation development and acquisition projects through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program. All local governments, including counties, cities, towns, general improvement districts, and Native American tribal governments are potentially eligible for the 50:50 matching grants offered through the program.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1964 was enacted to safeguard our natural areas, water resources and cultural heritage, and to provide recreation opportunities to all Americans through the development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities.

The application package and grant manual are available online at WebGrants - Nevada State Parks (webgrantscloud.com). The due date for grant applications is March 27, 2023, by 5 p.m. Please contact Elyse Jolly, Park and Recreation Program Manager at 775-684-2775, 775-434-4140 or via email at emjolly@parks.nv.gov with any questions or concerns.

STATE MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE INCREASE – 

The federal government has recently increased the standard mileage rate for transportation expenses from $0.625 per mile to $0.655 per mile.

1. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the State's convenience, the mileage reimbursement rate has increased to $0.655 per mile from $0.625 per mile.

2. For an employee using his/her own vehicle for the employee's convenience, the employee will be reimbursed at one-half the standard mileage reimbursement rate, which has been increased to $0.3275 per mile from $0.3125 per mile.

The rates are effective January 1, 2023, and will remain in effect throughout the calendar year. The GSA rate tables are located at: http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/100715. 

New statewide contract with Public Restroom Company for prefabricated concrete buildings, restrooms, showers, and Park buildings. Available for use on a voluntary basis to state government, local governments, districts, and other public entities in Nevada.

Contract usage instructions can be found at the Nevada Purchasing Division website at:

https://purchasing.nv.gov/Contracts/Documents/Prefabricated_Concrete_Buildings/