2026–2027 opportunity officially announced October 26, 2026 and announced open from November 1, 2026, with priority through December 31; permanent grant program webpage still shows outdated 2025 closure, so the active 2026–2027 portal package has not yet been independently verified.
Verified 2026-11-01
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Missouri FY2026–2027 Well Plugging Grants for Public Water Systems (Up to $20,000)
Missouri public-water-system well plugging grants up to $20,000 per project. Priority applications Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2026; final announced deadline Feb. 28, 2027 subject to available funds. Reimbursement, 25% public-well match, and licensed contractor restrictions. Current portal application package remains to be verified.
Required next actionCheck the current Missouri DNR Funding Opportunities Portal and request portal access if new. Read the October 26, 2026 official news release and linked program guidelines, verify the current 2026–2027 application package with DNR, and apply during the November–December 2026 priority period. Do not incur grant-reimbursable costs before executing the assistance agreement.