Eligibility:
Federal funding available for LWCF grants is a maximum of $250,000 per project, with a minimum 50 percent 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 is now closed. Please check back in mid-December 2019 for 2020 grant round application information.
- LWCF Grant Application
- LWCF Open Project Selection Process
- Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form
Grant Application Workshops:
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.
2018 LWCF Project Administration Guide (PDF)
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
2017 LWCF Project Administration Guide
Sample Projects:
FY2018 Funded Grants
| Community Opportunities | Phase I - Kiwanis Park - All Inclusive Playground | $250,000 |
| City of Brunswick | Herring Memorial Park Renovation | $42,200 |
| De Soto School District #73 | De Soto All Inclusive Playground Development | $176,400 |
| Carl Junction R-1 School District | Resurfacing and All Inclusive Playground Development | $250,000 |
| City of Clinton | City of Clinton All Inclusive Playground Project | $250,000 |
| Sotland County R-1 School District | Scotland County Community Track Renovation | $232,060 |
| City of Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department | Huckleberry Pond Renovation | $184,171 |
| Jackson County, Missouri | Blue River Parkway Recreational Area Improvement Project | $225,000 |
FY2017 Funded Grants
| City of Butler | New Park Development | $129,324 |
| Northwest Missouri State University | Harace Mann Outdoor Classroom | $93,336 |
| City of St. Joseph | Bartlett Park Playground Renovation and Disc Golf Course Installation | $250,000 |
| City of Moberly | Rothwell Park Wilhite Tennis Court and Cand Lane City Playground Resurfacing | $45,751 |
| City of Wentzville | Heartland Park All-inclusive Playground | $250,000 |
| Excelsior Springs School District #40 | Early Childhood Center Playground Project | $10,209 |
| City of Grandview | Grandview Shooting Range | $250,000 |
| Missouri State University, West Plains | West Plains Outdoor Amphitheater | $202,137 |
| City of Osage Beach | Peanick Park Enhancement Project Phase 2 | $82,812 |
| City of Kirksville | North Park Complex Pee Wee Fields ADA Accessibility Project | $71,170 |
| City of Brentwood | Brentwood Park Playground | $164,700 |
FY2016 Funded Grants
|
Silex R-I School District |
Silex R-I Community Track and Softball Field Project |
$149,850.00 |
|
Cape Girardeau County |
South County Park Playground Update |
$150,000.00 |
|
City of Brookfield |
West Twin Park Accessible Playground |
$150,000.00 |
|
City of Osage Beach |
Peanick Park Playground Enhancement Project |
$32,810.00 |
|
City of Glasgow |
Glasgow Public Pool Renovation |
$82,928.00 |
|
Malden R-I School District |
Malden Elementary School Walking Track |
$10,125.00 |
|
City of Columbia |
Norma Smith Park Development Project |
$150,000.00 |
|
City of Troy |
Crooked Creek Development |
$150,000.00 |
|
Cole County |
Brooks Park Development |
$38,000.00 |
|
City of Berkeley |
Edgewood Park Pavilion |
$20,642.00 |
|
City of Campbell |
Campbell ADA Development and Renovation |
$45,203.00 |
|
City of Union |
Veterans Memorial Park Playground |
$33,750.00 |
|
City of Warrensburg |
Playgrounds For All- Phase I |
$150,000.00 |
|
City of Salem |
Salem All Inclusive Playground |
$150,000.00 |
|
North Harrison R-III School District |
North Harrison Sports Complex |
$150,000.00 |
FY2015 Funded Grants
| City of Cuba | ADA improvements at Cuba Sports Complex | $49,590 |
| Polo R-VII School District | Polo Community Track | $75,000 |
| King City R-1 School District | Breckenridge Track Project | $75,000 |
| City of Waynesville | Little Heroes Playground in Roubidoux Park | $75,000 |
| City of Warsaw | Drake Harbor Recreation Area Improvements | $56,550 |
| City of Riverside | Missouri Riverfront Trail | $75,000 |
| Princeton R-V School District | Outdoor Recreational and ADA Track and Field Project | $75,000 |
| City of Park Hills | Haney Park Improvements | $74,394 |
| City of Gladstone | Renovate Play Surface at Oak Grove Park | $15,868 |
LWCF Grant Projects by County:
Click on the county below to see LWCF projects completed in that county.