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 2022 LWCF Grant is currently closed. The 2023 LWCF Grant Round will open in mid-August. The new Application and Open Project Selection Process will be posted when the grant round opens.
2022 Open Project Selection Process
Grant Application Workshops:
The Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Application presentation has been recorded and is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A0b8Cvisl_Y.
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
2019 LWCF Project Administration Guide
2018 LWCF Project Administration Guide
2017 LWCF Project Administration Guide
Sample Projects:
FY2020 Funded Grants
| City of Farmington | "Play it Forward in the Parkland" All Inclusive Playground | $182,640.00 |
| City of Lathrop | City Park Accessible Playground | $250,000.00 |
| City of Marceline | Marceline Park Improvements Phase I | $118,170.00 |
| City of Potosi | Potosi City Park Universal Playground Renovation | $252,590.00 |
| City of Naylor | Judson Ward Park Revitalization Project | $42,000.00 |
| City of Princeton | Princeton Ball Fields | $250,000.00 |
| Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation | Pleasant Lea Park Renovations | $250,000.00 |
| Village of Rhineland | Stiers Memorial Park | $101,260.00 |
| Van-Far R-I School District | Van-Far Track Renovation | $250,000.00 |
| City of Raytown | Kenagy Park Tennis Court Renovation | $187,500.00 |
| City of Rogersville | Rogersville City Park Splash Pad and Pavilion | $92,125.00 |
| City of Salem | Salem Soccer Field Complex Development | $250,000.00 |
| City of Ballwin | New Ballwin Park Playground | $50,000.00 |
| Board of Commissioners of Tower Grove Park | Tower Grove Park: Community Basketball Courts | $250,000.00 |
| City of West Plains | Butler All-Inclusive Children's Park | $250,000.00 |
| City of Poplar Bluff | Hillcrest and Linc Park Improvements Projects | $68,513.00 |
| City of Raymore | Hawks Nest All-Inclusive Park | $250,000.00 |
| City of Cameron | Cameron Community Park | $250,000.00 |
| City of Ashland | Ashland Ballfield Rehabilitation | $41,251.00 |
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 |
FY2018 Funded Grants
| Grant City | Grant City Golf Course | $250,000 |
| City of Excelsior Springs | Rainbow Splash Park | $250,000 |
| Fulton Public School | Elementary Playgrounds | $42,467 |
| 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 Marshfield | Pour-In-Place Park Project | $112,530 |
| City of Memphis | Johnson Park Renovations | $53,855 |
| 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.