Grant Workshops

Grant Application Workshop Schedule

To assist with the grant application process, Missouri State Parks staff will host grant workshops to explain each question on the applications and describe the requirements of the grant application process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the workshops.

Upcoming Workshops

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Workshop: General Information

• Date: Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026
• Time: 10 a.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • Basic LWCF grant information
  • Who can apply for LWCF grants
  • When applications are due
  • Changes to the LWCF grant request
  • Timeline for grants
  • Information about the other LWCF application workshops 
• Registration: Register for the General Information LWCF Grant Application Workshop  
• Recording: For those who are unable to attend this workshop, it will be recorded and posted on this page after Sept. 10, 2026.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Workshop: Scope of Work and Budget

• Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • Project development and scope of work (questions 48-51)
  • Short- and long-term benefits (questions 52-53)
  • Partnerships (Question 60)
  • Project budget and budget details (questions 61-66)
• Registration: Register for the Scope of Work and Budget LWCF Grant Application Workshop
• Recording: For those who are unable to attend this workshop, it will be recorded and posted on this page after Sept. 10, 2026.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Workshop: Project Development and LWCF Boundary Map

• Date: Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • Project location and LWCF boundary information (questions 12-25)
  • Property management and stewardship (questions 26-30)
  • Project planning (questions 54-59)
• Registration: Register for the Project Development and LWCF Boundary Map LWCF Grant Application Workshop
• Recording: For those who are unable to attend this workshop, it will be recorded and posted on this page after Sept. 10, 2026.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Workshop: Environmental Review

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
• Time: 9 a.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • Environmental review survey (questions 67-74)
• Registration: Register for the Environmental Review LWCF Grant Application Workshop
• Recording: For those who are unable to attend this workshop, it will be recorded and posted on this page after Sept. 10, 2026.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Workshop: Real Property Acquisition and the Uniform Act

• Date: Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m.
• Workshop topics:
  • Acquisition of real property (questions 31-47), whether by donation or grant expense
• Registration: Register for the Real Property Acquisition and Uniform Act LWCF Application Workshop
• Recording: For those who are unable to attend this workshop, it will be recorded and posted on this page after Sept. 10, 2026.

Past Workshops

Historic Preservation Fund Program Application Workshop: Non-Construction Projects

• Original date: Jan. 28, 2026
• Workshop topics:
  • Overview of HPF grants
  • Application eligibility
  • Project scope and budget development
  • Supporting documents
  • Application and selection process
• View the recording of this workshop.

Historic Preservation Fund Program Application Workshop: Construction Projects

• Original date: Jan. 29, 2026
• Workshop topics:
  • Overview of HPF grants
  • Application eligibility
  • Project scope and budget development
  • Supporting documents
  • Application and selection process
  • Easement requirement and Secretary of the Interior's Standards
• View the recording of this workshop.

Recreational Trails Program Application Workshop

• Original date: Jan. 6, 2026
• Workshop topics:
  • Basic RTP grant information
  • Application eligibility
  • Question overview
  • RTP project phasing (NEPA/final design, right of way, and construction)
  • Project scope and budget development
  • Supporting documents
  • Application deadlines
  • Selection process
• View the recording of this workshop.

Grant Administration Workshop Schedule

LWCF and RTP grants will be awarded in the fall of each year. Applicants of projects that are recommended for funding will be required to attend a mandatory grant administration workshop, where they will receive a copy of the Grant Administration Guide for either their LWCF or RTP grants. During the workshops, staff will explain the requirements for administering the grants, including record retention and documentation, as well as procurement and reimbursement procedures.