Everything (Land Conservation) But The Kitchen Sink Program

About

The Everything (Land Conservation) But The Kitchen Sink Program provides funding for land conservation and outdoor recreation projects that are unique, creative and effective in accomplishing MDC’s goals.

MDC wants to inspire creative and viable projects that advance the protection of important lands and connects people to nature across Missouri.

A few ideas may include:

Training for land trust staff to help achieve accreditation
Partnerships for conservation opportunities in priority landscapes

Be sure to explore MDC's Mission, Strategic Plan, Land Conservation Strategy, and priority landscape designations and include project alighments in your application to receive the best score.

More Info/Resources

MDC Strategic Plan 2019 Request for Proposals

Contact Info

Questions:
Gus Raeker
gus.raeker@mdc.mo.gov
573-522-4115 Ext. 3129

Applications mailed to:
Robyn Hilliard
robyn.hilliard@mdc.mo.gov
Missouri Department of Conservation
PO Box 180
Jefferson City, MO 65102

Consult your community’s attorney and financial advisors prior to moving forward with any of these funding options. Any reference in this website to any person, or organization, or activities, products, or services related to such person or organization, or any linkages from this website to the website of another party, do not constitute or imply the endorsement, recommendation, or favoring of companies or organizations.

Quick Facts

Everything (Land Conservation) But The Kitchen Sink Program
MDC

MDC Mission
Protect and manage the fish, forest, and wildlife resources of the state; to facilitate and provide opportunity for all citizens to use, enjoy and learn about these resources.

Eligibility
Local governments, Nonprofits

What do they fund?
Training, Partnerships, MUCH MORE

What do they NOT fund?
Land acquisition

Length of funding
6 months to 1 year

Match
50%

Timing
2019 Request for Proposals went out in Nov and the deadline was Dec 31