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A Simple Promise for Municipal Parks in St. Louis County

In November of 2000, citizens all across St Louis County approved a new sales tax to help improve, restore and expand their municipal parks and recreation programs. As a result of their votes, the municipal park grant commission of St Louis County was formed and charged with keeping the promise made to taxpayers:

To put their money to work where it counts – in the hearts of their communities.

It’s a promise kept to the children on the playground, the teenagers playing ball, the senior citizens on the walking path and the families picnicking. It’s a promise kept every day in parks throughout St Louis County.

Grant Information for Municipal Leaders in St. Louis County

Grant Applications

The Municipal Park Grant Commission receives and reviews construction grant proposals from municipalities on an annual basis in the fall.

Planning Grants

The Municipal Park Grant Commission offers a “planning” grant to help municipalities plan their proposals. These grants are offered year round; limit one planning grant per grant round.

Annual Reports

The Municipal Park Grant Commission releases its Annual Report for each completed Grant Year. The report is cumulative for viewing all funding to-date.

Award Announcements

The 2017 (Round 18) grant awards were announced in November 2017, the Municipal Park Grant Commission awarded almost $7.4 million to fund 20 projects.