Active — the 2027 Land and Water Conservation Fund grant round is open. Two signed hard-copy application packets with required supporting documents must be postmarked on or before November 13, 2026. The official page does not publish an exact cutoff time or time zone. Eligible applicants must provide the required 50% match.
Atlas Opportunity Score 76/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Missouri Department of Natural Resources – Division of State Parks
Missouri cities, counties, and public school districts may seek federal Land and Water Conservation Fund assistance for public outdoor recreation acquisition, development, and renovation. The federal request begins at $25,000 per project, requires a 50% match, and the 2027 application package must be postmarked by November 13, 2026.
Required next actionVERIFICATION HOLD. Continue monitoring the official Missouri State Parks LWCF page and 2027 application materials for an authoritative exact deadline treatment. Do not initiate applicant-specific outreach, CRM Deal creation, or package work until the deadline gate is satisfied.
Active — the 2026-2027 Missouri State Parks Bus Grant round is currently open. Applications must be emailed or postmarked by May 14, 2027. The official page does not publish an exact cutoff time or time zone, and awards are first-come, first-served while funds remain.
Atlas Opportunity Score 62/100
Verified September 20, 2026
Missouri Department of Natural Resources – Division of State Parks
Missouri public, private, and charter schools and youth-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits may request up to $750 for eligible transportation costs for educational field trips to Missouri state parks and historic sites. No match is required; requests are first-come, first-served and must be submitted or postmarked by May 14, 2027.
Required next actionVERIFICATION HOLD. Continue monitoring the official Missouri State Parks Bus Grant page for an authoritative exact submission cutoff and time-zone treatment. Do not initiate applicant-specific outreach, CRM Deal creation, package work, or vendor positioning until the deadline gate is satisfied.