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 for 2020 LWCF Grants 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. Hand-written applications will not be accepted. A draft application may be sent to Grants Management Section staff by January 31, 2020 for a courtesy review. Submit two copies of the application plus all supporting documents in the application packets. Application packets must be postmarked on or before February 14, 2020. Mail application packets to: Missouri State Parks, Grants Management, P.O. Box 176, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0176
- 2020 LWCF Grant Application
- 2020 LWCF Open Project Selection Process
- Proposal Description and Environmental Screening Form
Grant Application Workshops:
The LWCF Application Workshop will be Tuesday, January 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop will be held at the Missouri State Park Central Office at 1659 E. Elm St., Jefferson City, MO 65109. To register for the workshop, please email your name, phone number, sponsor’s name and number of people attending to mspgrants@dnr.mo.gov.
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:
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.