About
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides a 50-50 match grant in order to plan for, acquire, and develop outdoor recreation opportunities for all people across Missouri.
LWCF is funded through revenue from off-shore oil and gas drilling. The goal of the grant is to increase and maintain high-quality recreational areas and facilities that are accessible to the public.
LWCF projects can be, but are not limited to:
- Playgrounds
- Ball fields
- Pools/waterparks
- Archery and shooting ranges
- Camping facilities
- Picnic areas
- Golf courses
- Boating and fishing facilities
- Trails
- Passive areas
Contact the Grants Management Section early in the process to talk about your project and find out the goals, opportunities, and potential barriers for your project.
Project Examples
City of Pacific has used multiple LWCF grants
City Park, Liberty Park Development, Pacific City Park, Pacific Municipal Park.
City of Union has used multiple LWFC grants
Veterans Memorial Park, Clark-Vitt Memorial Park, Splash & Swim Plex, Union City Park
City of Arnold has used multiple LWFC grants
Arnold Flamm Park, Ferd B. Lang Park, Flamm Park
Jefferson County has used multiple LWFC grants
Beck Park, Northwest Sports Complex, Pleasant Valley Nature Preserve
City of Eureka has used multiple LWFC grants
Drewel Park, Hilltop Park, Lions Park
City of Fenton has used multiple LWFC grants
Fenton City Park, Meramec Greenway, Olde Towne Park
City of Sunset Hills has used a LWFC grant
Watson Trail Park
St. Louis County has used multiple LWFC grants
Lower Meramec River Park, Jefferson Barracks, Kennedy Recreation Complex,
More Info/Resources
LWCF MO Webpage LWCF National Webpage 2020 Grant Application 2020 Guidelines