Missouri Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program
Missouri Department of Agriculture
Closed October 30, 2020
About
The Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program, funded through the Missouri Department of Agriculture, awards grants of up to $7,500 for reimbursement of expenses associated with urban agriculture. Urban agriculture encompass urban agricultural projects, which may include introducing a new crop or product to an area, expanding the use of or adding value to agricultural products. Projects should assist the development of small agribusinesses, production infrastructure, direct distribution venues and workforce development. Projects that demonstrate an economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation will be given priority.
This is a competitive grant program and funds may be used to:
Develop small agribusinesses and implement production infrastructure, direct distribution venues and agricultural workforce development.
Provide training and develop skills for agricultural business sustainability.
Eligibility
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 Form 943 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 through the MissouriBUYS web portal.
Examples of eligible expenses:
Equipment/Materials
Business plan development
Marketing
Project-approved supplies
Examples of ineligible expenses:
Food purchase
Fuel expenses
Salaries/payroll for employees
Donations/contributions to fundraisers
Supplies/expenses not previously approved
Vehicles
costs incurred through other MDA financial opportunities
Terms
Applicant must provide at minimum a $1:$1 match for the project
Matching funds can be in-kind or cash match
Cash match must be greater than 50% of total match.
Resources
Similar Programs
ACEP Wetland Reserve Enhancement Partnership (WREP)
Natural Resources Conservation Service · Due Aug 15
- Easement
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Waterway Protection
- Wildlife Habitats
- Water Quality
- Education
- Recreation
- Wetlands
- National
- Any
ACRE3 Agricultural Energy Efficiency (AgEE)
Colorado Department of Agriculture
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Loan
- Energy
- Conservation
- Irrigation
- Storage
- Greenhouse
- CO
- Any
ACRE3 Irrigation Hydropower Programs
Colorado Department of Agriculture
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Loan
- Hydro Power
- Energy
- Irrigation
- Conservation
- Water Management
- Equipment
- CO
- Any
Agricultural Management Assistance (AMA)
Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Grant
- Cost Share
- Conservation
- Diversification
- Marketing
- Soil Health
- Organic
- Water Quality
- Irrigation
- Forests
- Facilities
- Waterway Protection
- Transition
- Fertilizer
- Wetlands
- Pest Management
- Trees
- CT
- DE
- HI
- ME
- MD
- MA
- NV
- NH
- NJ
- NY
- PA
- RI
- UT
- VT
- WV
- WY
- Any
Details
Deadline
October 30, 2020
Organization
Missouri Department of Agriculture (MODA)
Financial Instrument
Grant
Maximum Award Amount
$7,500
Total Program Funding
$50,000
Image Credit
Updated July 15, 2021
This information was gathered from public sources. Ambrook is not responsible for or able to affect the results of any financial programs listed, nor are they responsible for any incorrect information that is listed or is on the hyperlinked external sites. All information is subject to change.