Missouri Department of Economic Development Grants

Open Missouri Department of Economic Development grants

• CDBG Industrial Infrastructure Program

  Up to $2.0Mopen

  CDBG Industrial Infrastructure Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Assists communities in developing public infrastru...

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• Nonprofit Grant Program

  Up to $25Kopen

  Nonprofit Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Supported 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) nonprofits serving disadvantag...

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• Youth Opportunities Program (YOP)

  Deadline: Dec 1, 2026open

  Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) is a grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development that funds nonprofit organizations running positive ...

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• Community Development Block Grants (CDBG)

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  Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Provides federal funding to small cities and co...

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• Missouri CHIPS Act Program

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  Missouri CHIPS Act Program is a grant from Missouri Department of Economic Development that funds semiconductor manufacturing investments and supply c...

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• Community Development Block Grants Economic Development - Downtown Revitalization

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  Community Development Block Grants Economic Development - Downtown Revitalization is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development.

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• Community Development Block Grants Mitigation

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  Community Development Block Grants Mitigation is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Offers funding for mitigation projects in c...

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• Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits

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  Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Tax Credits is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Provides tax credits to organizations f...

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• 2026 Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program

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  2026 Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Provides grants to eligible busi...

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• Digital Opportunity Grant Program (FY25)

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  Digital Opportunity Grant Program (FY25) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Funds digitally inclusive projects.

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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program FY26 Competitive Cycle

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  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program FY26 Competitive Cycle is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. The CDBG program ...

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• Community Revitalization Grant Program

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  Community Revitalization Grant Program is a competitive grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development that funds major infrastructure and...

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• Missouri State Trade & Expansion Program=Unlimited Opportunities (MO STEP=UP)

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  Missouri State Trade & Expansion Program=Unlimited Opportunities (MO STEP=UP) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. The MO STEP...

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• Community Development Block Grants Competitive Cycle (Missouri)

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  Community Development Block Grants Competitive Cycle (Missouri) is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. The Community Development...

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• Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

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  Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development that provides federal funding to smal...

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• Community Development Block Grants Emergency & Long-Term Recovery

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  Community Development Block Grants Emergency & Long-Term Recovery is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Provides funding for co...

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• Community Development Block Grants Competitive Cycle

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  Community Development Block Grants Competitive Cycle is a grant program from the Missouri Department of Economic Development that funds improvements t...

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• Planning and Community Development Block Grants - State Program

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  Planning and Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) State Program is a federal funding program administered by the Missouri Department of Economic ...

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• Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program

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  Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Grants to employers hiring veterans a...

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• Entertainment Industry Grant Program

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  Entertainment Industry Grant Program is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Provides grants to entertainment venues and related ...

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Where Missouri Department of Economic Development grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

What Missouri Department of Economic Development funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Missouri Department of Economic Development awards:

How to apply for Missouri Department of Economic Development grants

Most Missouri Department of Economic Development applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).