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Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants is sponsored by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. This program provides grants to cities, counties, and public school districts for public outdoor recreation projects, including the acquisition of park land and renovation or development of outdoor park amenities. Projects require a 50% match.
Non-profits can apply but need to demonstrate clear community benefits. Funds can be used for capital expenses such as equipment, surfacing, and installation.
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2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round is now open | Missouri Department of Natural Resources DROUGHT ALERT - Conditions remain only in the southeastern part of Missouri, with 15% of the state experiencing abnormally dry conditions. 2026 Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant Round is now open Thursday, August 21, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 21, 2025 – JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG.
20, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of State Parks is pleased to announce that the 2026 grant round for the Land and Water Conservation Fund is now open. LWCF grants are available to cities, counties and public-school districts to be used for outdoor recreation projects.
For more information about this program, to download the grant application and to register for a grant application, visit Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grants . For questions, contact grants management staff at mspgrants@dnr. mo.
gov . The application deadline is Nov. 14, 2025.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks. com . Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
Division Information Officer Jefferson City , MO 65102
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Cities, counties, and public school districts are eligible. Non-profit organizations can also apply. Projects must be open to the public at reasonable times and maintained in perpetuity for public outdoor recreational purposes. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows minimum $25,000 (requires 50% match). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants are due November 13, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grants is funded by Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Division of State Parks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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