Deadline: 15-Sep-22
The Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program is funded & launched through the Missouri Department of Agriculture, awards grants for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban agriculture.
The Urban Agriculture grant encompasses projects that may include introducing a new crop or product to an area, or expanding the use of or adding value to agricultural products.
Funding Information
- Program funds available is up to $100,000.
- Up to $20,000 will be reimbursed per approved project.
Eligible Funding
This is a competitive grant program and funds may be used to:
- Develop small agribusinesses in urbanized areas
- Develop production infrastructure, direct distribution venues and workforce development
- Provide training and develop skills for agricultural business sustainability
- Provide training and develop skills for agricultural business sustainability
Eligible Project
- Projects must be ready for inspection by Missouri Department of Agriculture staff prior to reimbursement of any funds. Project should be complete or near completion at the time of inspection. Inspections will be completed by June 1, 2023.
- Projects must reside within one of the following urban areas, as designated by the Missouri Census Data Center: Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Jefferson City, Joplin, Kansas City, Lee’s Summit, Springfield, St. Joseph and St. Louis areas.
- Projects must meet a minimum $.25:$1 match. Matching funds can be cash and in-kind (including salaries). A cash match must be equal to or greater than 50 percent of the total match for eligibility.
- Projects must demonstrate a reasonable and feasible work plan and time for delivery. Projects will be graded on the immediacy of impact within the local community.
- Projects must show matching partner support through letters of commitment that define the kind and type of support planned.
- Project principles must be able to demonstrate the capability and qualifications to deliver the desired results and implement the proposed actions. In cases where delivery is dependent upon volunteers or consumers, commitment and demand must be demonstrated. Measureable outcomes should be included.
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant must be registered to do business in Missouri and in good standing with the Secretary of State.
- The applicant must not employ illegal workers and must provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify.
For More Information, visit Missouri Department of Agriculture.
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For more information, visit https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/urban.php