Grant Workshops

Grant Application Workshop Schedule

To assist with the grant application process, Missouri State Parks staff will host grant workshops to explain each question on the applications and describe the requirements of the grant application process. Applicants are strongly encouraged to attend one of the workshops. 

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Webex – General Information
The General Information Webex discusses basic LWCF grant information, who can apply for LWCF grants, when applications are due, and the timeline for the grants. It also includes some information about the other LWCF Webex presentations.

To view a recording of the Webex, go to: https://youtu.be/kT39b21WSGw.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Webex – Scope of Work and Budget
This Webex discusses the following questions on the LWCF application: project development and scope of work (questions 54-59), project need (questions 60-61), partnerships (Question 67), and project budget and budget details (questions 68-75). 

To view a recording of the Webex, go to: https://youtu.be/oyrlfV2_5aI.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Webex – Real Property Acquisition and the Uniform Act
This Webex discusses the following questions on the LWCF application: acquisition of real property (questions 35-53), whether by donation or grant expense. 

To view a recording of the Webex, go to: https://youtu.be/DHF5_Uaz3FY.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Webex – Project Development and LWCF Boundary Map
This Webex discusses the following questions on the LWCF application: project location and LWCF boundary information (questions 12-28), property management and stewardship (questions 29-33), and project planning (questions 62-66). 

To view a recording of the Webex, go to: https://youtu.be/3kptF-Wh15Y.

Land and Water Conservation Fund Application Webex – Environmental Review
This Webex discusses the following questions on the LWCF application: environmental resources survey (questions 76-85). 

To view a recording of the Webex, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jji5DuDJ9VQ.

Recreational Trails Program Application Webex
This Webex discusses the basic RTP grant information and explains all the questions on the application.

To a view a recording of the Webex, go to: youtube.com/watch?v=nLp7NuMSxTc.

Grant Administration Workshop Schedule

LWCF and RTP grants will be awarded in the fall of each year. Applicants of projects that are recommended for funding will be required to attend a mandatory grant administration workshop, where they will receive a copy of the Grant Administration Guide for either their LWCF or RTP grants. During the workshops, staff will explain the requirements for administering the grants, including record retention and documentation, as well as procurement and reimbursement procedures.