The National Park Service awarded a $527,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR). MoDNR will make a sub-award to the Marquand-Zion R-IV School District for improvements to the Tiger Playground Recreation Park. The project will benefit the general public and is expected to be completed by October 31, 2028. The LWCF program provides matching grants to state and local governments to...
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 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 National Park Service awarded a $968,460.00 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant, under CFDA 15.916 Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning, to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR). MoDNR will make a sub-award to the City of Joplin for developments at Parr Hill Park. This project will benefit the general public by developing parks owned by the state and local communities based on Missouri's outdoor recreation...
The National Park Service awarded a $4,604,800 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to construct a new 63-site campground in Bonne Terre, Missouri. The project includes 43 full hook-up sites, 20 electric-only sites, a shower house, dump and water station, and typical campsite amenities. The grant funding will also support the construction of the required number of accessible campsites...
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...
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 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 National Park Service awarded a $499,608 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) State and Local Assistance Program grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Kentucky Department for Local Government on July 3, 2025. The Department will make a sub-award to the City of Crescent Springs for developments at the Lou Heartfield Memorial Park. This project will benefit the general public by supporting park improvements and recreational facility developments, aligning with the state's outdoor recreation...
The National Park Service awarded a $980,000 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) project grant (CFDA 15.916) to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MODNR) to develop Phase Two of the City Park in Wright City, MO. MODNR will sub-grant the funds to the City of Wright City to construct an 8,000 square foot skatepark with street and vertical elements, an accessible transfer station, spectator stands, drainage, lighting, and an accessible route to the parking area. This project will...