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

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: