Missouri Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Closed August 26, 2026
The Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program provides grants for projects that reduce food insecurity by increasing food production and availability to local residents. Eligible projects include community gardens, farmers markets, prep kitchens, and agricultural learning centers.
Eligibility
Applicants may be individuals, groups, businesses, or agriculture-related organizations. Projects must be located in designated urbanized areas (qualifying for up to $500,000 in project size) or rural areas (up to $100,000).
Details
Deadline
August 26, 2026
Organization
Financial Instrument
Cost Share, Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$50,000
Payment Rate
up to 75% of cost
Terms
Grants cover 75% of eligible project costs, up to $50,000, with the applicant providing the remaining 25% as a required match. This is a reimbursement-only program; funds release after submission of paid invoices, registration completion, and MDA inspection.
Application Instructions
Submit the Food Insecure Grant Application to Grants@mda.mo.gov. Application submission deadline was Aug. 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. Inquiries: (573) 751-7794 or Taylor Adamek, Program Manager.
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Updated September 1, 2026
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