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
- Golf courses
- Boating and fishing facilities
- Trails
- Passive areas
Grant selection Process:
The application period for 2025 LWCF grants will is now OPEN. Review the Open Project Selection Process before filling out an application. Then complete an electronic application by answering each question as fully as possible without exceeding the space allocated for the question. Handwritten applications will not be accepted. A draft application may be emailed to mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov by Oct. 23, 2024, for a courtesy review by Grants Management staff. For the final application packet, mail two hard copies of the application, plus all supporting documents listed in the application. Application packets must be postmarked on or before Nov. 15, 2024. Mail application packets to: Missouri State Parks, Grants Management, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176, or 1659 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101.
2025 Open Project Selection Process (application instructions)
Grant Application Workshop:
The LWCF Application Webex presentations are scheduled for Aug. 27-29. The General Information LWCF Application Webex is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 27, at 9 a.m. The General Information Webex will give basic information about the LWCF grant and the current grant round. The other four presentations will focus on how to fill out the different sections of the 2025 LWCF grant application. To register for each Webex, go to the Grant Workshop webpage and fill out a registration form for each Webex you want to attend.
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
2019 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.
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 Elsberry | Elsberry Park Splash Pad | $77,385 |
| 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 Keytesville | Maxwell Taylor Park Walking Trail | $75,980 |
| 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 |
FY2020 Funded Grants
| City of Farmington | "Play it Forward in the Parkland" All Inclusive Playground | $182,640 |
| City of Lathrop | City Park Accessible Playground | $250,000 |
| City of Marceline | Marceline Park Improvements Phase I | $118,170 |
| City of Potosi | Potosi City Park Universal Playground Renovation | $252,590 |
| City of Princeton | Princeton Ball Fields | $250,000 |
| Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation | Pleasant Lea Park Renovations | $250,000 |
| Village of Rhineland | Stiers Memorial Park | $101,260 |
| Van-Far R-I School District | Van-Far Track Renovation | $250,000 |
| City of Raytown | Kenagy Park Tennis Court Renovation | $187,500 |
| City of Rogersville | Rogersville City Park Splash Pad and Pavilion | $92,125 |
| City of Ballwin | New Ballwin Park Playground | $50,000 |
| Board of Commissioners of Tower Grove Park | Tower Grove Park: Community Basketball Courts | $250,000 |
| City of West Plains | Butler All-Inclusive Children's Park | $250,000 |
| City of Poplar Bluff | Hillcrest and Linc Park Improvements Projects | $68,513 |
| City of Raymore | Hawks Nest All-Inclusive Park | $250,000 |
| City of Cameron | Cameron Community Park | $250,000 |
| City of Ashland | Ashland Ballfield Rehabilitation | $41,251 |
FY2019 Funded Grants
| City of Truesdale | Bruer Park Development | $118,250 |
| Malden R-1 Schools District | High School Community Track | $113,029 |
| Springfield Public Schools District | Mr. Nick's Playground | $200,000 |
| City of Kearney | Lions Memorial Park Renovation | $250,000 |
| Cape Girardeau County | South Park Playground Improvements | $102,185 |
| City of Stockton | Total Family Destination | $29,398 |
| Blue Eye R-V School District | Blue Eye Track | $150,000 |
| City of Warsaw | Drake Harbor Recreation Area Playground | $68,341 |
| Jackson R-2 School District | Move It, Move It for Learning | $45,000 |
| City of Tipton | Gene & Ollie Mae Knipp Pavilion | $75,000 |
| City of Houston | West Side Park Pool | $250,000 |
| City of Cottleville | McAuley's Playground Bathrooms & Pavilion | $53,357 |
| City of Crestwood | Whitecliff Park Quarry Enhancement | $125,000 |
| City of Dohiphan | Riverfront Park Improvements | $26,321 |
| City of Columbia | Phillips Park Tennis & Pickleball | $250,000 |
| City of Kirksville | Rotary Park Playground | $39,4000 |
| City of Jackson | Brookside Park Ball Field | $80,000 |
| City of Liberty | Place Liberte Park Field | $50,000 |
LWCF Grant Projects by County:
Click on the county below to see LWCF projects completed in that county.