Outreach Grants

More than 20 years of progress through community partnerships.

The Platte County Commission developed the Outreach Grant Program to promote the development of local parks and recreation facilities and programs and to enhance the quality of life for all residents.  The program strengthens partnerships between the County, local governments, and non-profit organizations to strategically meet our common goals.

Applicants must be a local government, school district or other public subdivision of the state of Missouri. In addition, IRS-designated non-profit organizations are also eligible to apply. Groups are encouraged to partner with other organizations or the private sector, to provide matching resources for the proposed project.

Doubled this year, $500,000 is available for disbursement through this program in  2026. Expanding the Outreach Grant Program was one of the first priorities of the county’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The funds are available as a direct result of a quarter-cent sales tax that was approved by Platte County voters in August 2020.

Groups who are awarded grants can use the funds for a number of purposes related to parks and recreation. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, the development or improvement of recreational facilities such as playgrounds, ball fields and trails. In addition, plans to establish recreational programs are also eligible for grant awards.