The National Park Service awarded a $2,000,000 Project Grant to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) under the CFDA 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program. The grant funding will be used to construct a 15-campsite loop at a state park, including three accessible campsites. The infrastructure improvements will provide 50-amp electrical service, water, wastewater connections, and lighting. The project will also include the replacement of one...
The National Park Service awarded a $195,670.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) on October 1, 2023. MODNR will subgrant the funds to the City of Elsberry, Missouri to develop Page Branch Park. The project entails installing a splash pad with concrete seating, benches, and shade sails, as well as constructing a concrete walkway to provide accessibility to the splash pad. Necessary infrastructure such as piping, an...
This federal Project Grant award of $598,600 from the U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service, through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), will enable the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to renovate the shower house facility in Campground 4 at Bennett Spring State Park. The outcome of this 3-year project, running from June 2024 to June 2027, will be new ADA-compliant facilities to improve accessibility and enhance...
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) received a $1,144,548 Project Grant from the National Park Service's Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to increase post-completion inspections, staff training, and outreach for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) program in Missouri. The grant funding will allow MoDNR to expand post-completion inspections of LWCF-protected parks from 10 to 250-300 per year, distribute LWCF metal signs to...
The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service awarded a $466,200.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The grant will fund the development of the Alex George Wetland Recreation Area in Blue Springs, MO, which will benefit the general public. The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will serve as the primary grantee and make a subaward to the Jackson County Park...
The National Park Service awarded the Missouri Department of Natural Resources a $526,592 Land and Water Conservation Fund (CFDA 15.916) Project Grant to develop Hilltop Park in Kimberling City, Missouri. The grant will fund Phase I of the park project, which includes constructing an 8-foot-wide accessible concrete trail, a 4-foot-wide soft surface nature trail, a parking lot, benches, and a park sign. This project will create a new park adjacent to the senior center, providing a safe place...
The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service awarded a $1,190,276 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR). MODNR will subgrant these funds to the City of Moberly to develop Kiwanis Park. The project will prepare the site, install a rain garden, provide utility connections, replace trees, construct a pavilion, restrooms, accessible playground, driveway,...
The U.S. National Park Service awarded a $1,130,838 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Project Grant to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916). The grant will enable MODNR to sub-award funds to the City of Rolla, Missouri to improve and renovate sports fields at Ber Juan Park. Specifically, the grant will fund the replacement of a natural grass soccer field with artificial turf, the...
The National Park Service, through the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916), awarded a $585,200 project grant to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to renovate the shower house facility in the campground at Wakonda State Park. The grant will fund the completion of new ADA-compliant facilities within the campground, enhancing accessibility and improving the visitor experience at the state park. This project grant has an award date of...
The National Park Service awarded a $591,400 Project Grant under the Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning program (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR). This grant will enable MODNR to renovate the shower house at Campground #4 in a Missouri state park. The project will involve demolishing the existing shower house and constructing a new, accessible facility. The outcome will be a modernized shower house that improves visitor amenities and...