The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting applications for the Land & Water Conservation Fund Grants for development and maintenance of public recreational areas.
Donor Name: Missouri Department of Natural Resources
State: Missouri
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/19/2022
Size of the Grant: $500,000
Details:
The Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) was established by the LWCF Act in 1965. The fund provides matching grants to states and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program is intended to create and maintain a nationwide legacy of high quality recreation areas and facilities and to stimulate non- federal investments in the protection and maintenance of recreation resources across the United States.
The Department of Interior’s National Park Service (NPS) oversees the LWCF program and has delegated administration of the program to each state. In Missouri, the Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) administers the program. Direct oversight of the program is performed by the Division of State Park’s (DSP) Grants Management Section (GMS).
Funding Information
- Federal funding available for LWCF grants is a maximum of $500,000 per project, with a minimum 50% match.
Eligibility Criteria
- 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.
For more information, visit Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
