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.
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.
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 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 funding to-date.
Award Announcements
The 2022 (Round 23) grant awards were announced in October 2022.
The Municipal Park Grant Commission awarded $10,107,741 for 24
municipal park projects.
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 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 funding to-date.
Award Announcements
The 2020 (Round 21) grant awards were announced in October 2020.
$6,538,884 was awarded for 18 municipal park projects.