The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program (GOSP) and Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Funding Cycle and Educational Workshop dates for the 2024-2025 funding cycle. Please see the attached formal announcement for both programs. A summary of those dates are listed below.
The GOSP Funding Cycle Dates:
- August 1, 2024 - Pre-application period opens
- October 15, 2024 - Pre-application period closes, Pre-applications due
- Spring 2025 - Applicants will be notified, Second-level Application window opens
- May 30, 2025 - Second-level Application period closes
- Summer 2025 - Final Approval of Project Agreements
The LWCF Funding Cycle Dates:
- September 1, 2024 - Funding cycle opens
- October 31, 2024 - Funding cycle closes, pre-applications due
- February 2025 - Selected applications announced
- May 2025 - Second level applications due
- Fall 2025 (anticipated) - Projects approved by NPS
2024-2025 Grants Unit Educational Workshops
DNR Grants Staff will conduct one in-person, and one webinar-based educational workshop about the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program, and Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grant program. The two sessions will cover the same material and will be at no cost to the public, but we ask that you register at the following links:
If you have any questions or need additional information concerning the workshops, please reference the attached announcement or contact:
GOSP – Bethany Carnes at 404-463-0288 or bethany.carnes@dnr.ga.gov
LWCF – Julianne Carroll at 404-463-8393 or julianne.carroll@dnr.ga.gov