Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)
The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) identifies recreational needs and issues existing throughout the state of Louisiana. The document, updated every 5 years, outlines a plan for balancing environmental conservation with providing recreational facilities and provides key information for determining the distribution of federal grant funds.

Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
The Land and Water Conservation Fund promotes broad-scope outdoor recreation, ranging from playgrounds to ball fields to walking trails. The federally-funded program provides 50% matching funds assistance, through grants to state governments and local governments.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) provides Federal funding to develop and maintain recreational trials, encouraging outdoor recreational opportunities such as hiking and biking. Funding is issued through grants; local governments and non-profit groups are eligible to apply for the grants.