Deadline: 30-Sep-21
Applications are now open for the Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program to support farmers’ markets, apiary programs, and other economic development initiatives that work to reduce food insecurity in urbanized areas.
Projects must reside within urbanized areas within counties containing at least one “urbanized area,” as defined by the United States Census Bureau. Urbanized Areas are found in: Boone, Buchanan, Cape Girardeau, Cass, Clay, Cole, Greene, Jackson, Jasper, Newton, Platte, St. Charles, and St. Louis counties and St. Louis City.
This is a competitive grant program and funds may be used to:
- Increase food production and availability within an urbanized area
- Demonstrate growth of local economic communities
- Increase local economic impact
- Increase the availability of food to local residents
- Enhance already established areas within a community and provide assistance to the community
Funding Information
- Program funds available: up to $400,000
- Maximum award amount: $50,000
Examples of Eligible Expenses
- Project-approved supplies
- Reconstruction of facilities
- Expansion of current facilities
- Feasibility study
Examples of Ineligible Expenses
- Food purchase
- Fuel expenses
- Salaries/payroll for employees
- Donations/contributions to fundraisers
- Supplies/expenses not previously approved
- Vehicles
- Building lease costs
- Costs incurred through other MDA financial opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a grant award:
- The applicant must be registered to do business in Missouri and in good standing with the Secretary of State, if applicable;
- The applicant must complete and submit to obtain a tax clearance certificate (valid for 90 days) from the Missouri Department of Revenue for each owner and the business.
- The applicant must not employ illegal workers and must provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify; and
- Prior to award reimbursement, the applicant must register as a vendor with the State of Missouri.
For more information, visit https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/food-insecure.php