The Conservation Trust Fund (CTF) is a funding program administered by the Department of Local Affairs that distributes funds quarterly to eligible local governments for park and recreation services. The funding can be utilized for the acquisition, development, and maintenance of conservation sites or for capital improvements on public sites. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, and special districts that have created a conservation trust fund and certified it to the department. The program aims to support local governments in enhancing recreational opportunities and conserving natural resources.