Eligibility:
Federal funding available for LWCF grants is a maximum of $500,000 per project, with a minimum 50% match. Grants are open to any local government, city and county, and public school.
Eligible projects must be open to the public at reasonable times. Project examples include but are not limited to:
- Playgrounds
- Ball fields
- Pools and water parks
- Archery and shooting ranges
- Camping facilities
- Picnic areas
- Boating and fishing facilities
- Trails
- Passive areas
Grant selection Process:
The 2025 LWCF Grant is currently closed. The 2026 LWCF Grant Round will open in mid-August. The new application and Open Project Selection Process will be posted when the grant round opens
2025 Open Project Selection Process (application instructions)
Grant Application Workshop:
To view the 2025 LWCF Application Webex series, go to the Grant Workshops webpage.
How to administer my LWCF Project:
To assist grant recipients with administering their grants, an administrative guide has been provided that outlines the process for submitting reimbursement requests and status reports and the process for closing out a completed project.
Post-completion requirements include installing LWCF project signs, making regular inspections and maintaining all ADA requirements. Signs can be ordered by calling Missouri Vocational Enterprises at 573-751-6663 or 800-392-8486.
Past Administration Guides
2022 LWCF Project Administration Guide
2021 LWCF Project Administration Guide
2020 LWCF Project Administration Guide
Sample Projects:
The City of Clinton recently shared an amazing time-lapse video showing the construction of its Kids’ World Playground project, funded by LWCF. Click here to view.
This is just one example of how Missouri State Parks is helping to provide outstanding recreational opportunities to Missouri citizens. Additional projects are listed below.
FY2024 Funded Grants (more grants to come once awarded by NPS):
| City of El Dorado Springs | Virginia Ryan Strain Municipal Pool | $500,000 |
| City of Kimberling City | Kimberling City Hilltop Park Phase 1 | $263,296 |
| City of Lathrop | Lathrop City Park Bandstand Phase 2 | $235,047 |
| City of Wright City | Wright City Skatepark Project Phase II | $490,000 |
| City of Benton | Benton City Park Project | $208,575 |
| City of Stewartsville | City of Stewartsville Park Improvements | $154,150 |
| City of Kennett | Kennett Indian Park Baseball Lighting Project | $414,000 |
| City of Pacific | Jeffrey White Memorial Skatepark | $240,572 |
FY2023 Funded Grants:
| City of Perryville | Lucas & Friends Backyard Adventure Phase II | $123,458 |
| Hamilton R-II School District | Hamilton Community Track | $500,000 |
| City of Kearney | Hall Park Development | $500,000 |
| City of Rolla | Ber Jaun Sports Complex | $500,000 |
| City of Hermann | Hermann Ball Field Rehabilitation Project | $160,644 |
| City of Seymour | Seymour South Park Addition | $119,548 |
| City of Monroe City | North Park Recreation Area | $206,720 |
| City of St. James | St James Ballfield Netting Improvements | $83,758 |
| City of Bloomfield | Bloomfield City Park Project | $98,330 |
FY2022 Funded Grants:
| Arcadia Valley R-II School District | Elementary Playground Accessibility & Improvements | $313,250 |
| City of Moberly | Moberly Kiwanis Park | $476,110 |
| City of Raytown | 53rd St Property Redevelopment | $500,000 |
| City of Riverside | Riverside Municipal Pool & Splashground | $500,000 |
| County of Washington | Washington County Towne Park Square | $261,215 |
| City of Duquesne | Duquesne Memorial Park Phase II | $182,300 |
| Manchester Parks, Recreation & Arts Dept. | Paul A. Schroeder Park Playground Project | $500,000 |
| St. Louis County Parks & Recreation Dept. | Kinloch Park Renovation | $500,000 |
| Cape Girardeau County | North & South Park Improvements | $470,000 |
| City of Weston Park Board | Orchard Hill Park | $80,3000 |
FY2021 Funded Grants:
| City of Lancaster | Jaycee Park Improvement Project | $46,635 |
| City of Dexter | Boon Park Universal Playground Project | $185,082 |
| City of Cameron | Community Park – Family Amenity Area | $295,000 |
| City of Billings | City Park Renovations and Improvements | $96,480 |
| City of Malden | Frisco Park Splash Pad | $159,097 |
| City of Mountain View | Pool Upgrade and Renovations | $238,350 |
| City of Linn | Osage County Inclusive Playground | $230,801 |
| City of St. Clair | Orchard Park Renovation Project | $151,272 |
| City of Grain Valley | All-Inclusive Playground | $121,650 |
| City of Ballwin | Holloway Park Renovations | $272,775 |
| City of Carl Junction | Lakeside Park Project | $233,820 |
| City of Kirksville | Patrykla Park Restroom Facilities and Accessibility | $109,550 |
| City of Columbia | Albert-Oakland Park Improvements | $201,175 |
LWCF Grant Projects by County:
Click on the county below to see LWCF projects completed in that county.