Missouri Business and Commerce Grants

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Kansas City that are working on impactful multiyear projects focused on improving college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship to promote equitable economic mobility.

This funding opportunity supports small and mid-sized food and farm businesses in Kansas and western Missouri to enhance their post-harvest operations and market access, fostering collaboration and economic growth in rural communities.

This grant provides funding to support small business startups and entrepreneurship initiatives in rural communities of Kansas and western Missouri, focusing on technical assistance, mentorship, and sustainable business development.

This program provides $5,000 each to ten minority-owned businesses in Columbia, Missouri, to promote inclusivity and support underrepresented entrepreneurs.

This program provides financial support for commercial property owners and tenants in downtown Columbia to improve the exterior appearance of their buildings while preserving the area's historic character.

This funding opportunity supports initiatives that recruit and develop qualified teachers in rural Kansas and western Missouri communities with populations under 50,000, focusing on alternative certification pathways and local workforce models.

This funding opportunity supports the expansion and modernization of Career and Technical Education programs for high school students in rural Kansas and Missouri, focusing on preparing them for careers in high-demand industries.

This program provides financial support to Missouri residents and businesses engaged in agriculture to develop projects that enhance the economic value of agricultural products through processing, equipment, or cooperative formation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.