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Davie County Recreation & Parks has received a $500,000 state grant, part of $17.9 million in grants to fund 46 local parks and recreation projects across the state through the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF).

The Parks and Recreation Authority approved the matching grants Aug. 23.

Davie’s project is the acquisition and development for Lake Louise Park off US 64 East, Mocksville.

Local governments applied to PARTF to fund land acquisition, and development and renovation of public park and recreation areas. Every year, the authority allocates to municipalities and counties 30 percent of PARTF’s funding. A maximum of $500,000 can be awarded to a single project, and the awardees must match funds at least dollar-for-dollar. This year, the authority considered 40 grant applications requesting a total of more than $15.1 million.

“North Carolinians love their parks and recreation areas,” said N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary D. Reid Wilson. “These projects will enhance quality of life, improve health, and strengthen local economies.”

“Over the last 30 years, PARTF has provided more than $800 million in improved state parks, local parks, and coastal access,” said State Parks Director Brian Strong. “These awards continue a wonderful year celebrating the impact of PARTF on North Carolina residents. We look forward to new and updated parks, facilities, and trails in the coming years from this year’s grantees.”

A second round of funding for the Accessible Parks Grant will open in September. Over $4 million in funding will be available.