Browse Ambrook’s collection of funding programs by Missouri Department of Agriculture (MODA)

To apply, fill out the Loan Loss Reserve Application and submit to:
Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority 
P.O. Box 630 
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0630 
Telephone: (573) 751-2129 
Fax: (573) 522-2416 
E-mail: masbda@mda.mo.gov


MASBDA

MAESTRO offers tools and incentives for farmers to improve energy efficiency on livestock farms. 


The Loan Loss Reserve Program encourages lenders to finance the energy efficiency improvements on both the farm and home.



MAESTRO offers tools and incentives for farmers to improve energy efficiency on livestock farms. 

The Loan Loss Reserve Program encourages lenders to finance the energy efficiency improvements on both the farm and home.

- Animal agriculture farmers not required to be permitted as a confined animal feeding operation (CAFO),
- Applicant must be a legal resident and at least 18 years old,
- Applicant must be able to provide proof of citizenship or immigration status, identity and residence. If the borrower employs laborers, he/she must also provide proof of enrollment and participation in the federal work authorization program.
- An eligible lender is any state or national bank, farm credit system, bank for cooperatives, federal or state chartered savings and loan association, federal or state building and loan association, or small business investment company all of which must be subject to credit examination by an agency of the state or federal government,
- Eligibility will not be determined or otherwise affected by any consideration of race, religion, sex, creed, color, or residence, other than the individual borrower must be a legal Missouri resident at least 18 years of age, and the farm and/or farm house must be located in Missouri.


A payment that must be returned to the provider following specified terms of repayment and interest rate.

Loan

Livestock

Cattle

Pigs

Poultry

Sheep

Specialty Livestock

Beef Cattle

Dairy Cattle

Feeder Cattle

Slaughter Cattle

Calves

Heifers

Steers

Bulls

Barrows

Boars

Feeder Pigs

Hogs

Sows

Chickens

Cornish Hens

Ducks

Geese

Turkey

Ewes

Lambs

Rams

Alpacas

Beefalo

Bison

Buffalo

Caribou

Deer

Emus

Goats

Guinea Pigs

Llamas

Mink

Mohair

Ostrich

Pheasants

Quail

Rabbits

Reindeer

Water Buffalo

Beef Bottom Round

Beef Brisket

Beef Chuck Roast

Beef Eye Round

Beef Flank Steak

Beef Flat Iron Steak

Beef Heart

Beef Liver

Beef London Broil

Beef NY Strip Steak

Beef Oxtail

Beef Rib Steak

Beef Rump Roast

Beef Short Ribs

Beef Sirloin

Beef Sirloin Tip Roast

Beef Skirt Steak

Beef Soup Bones

Beef Stew Meat

Beef Tongue

Beef Top Round

Beef Whole Filet

Ground Beef

Broilers

Chicks

Fryers

Layers

Pullets

Roasters

Ducklings

Goslings

Poults

Toms

Ground Lamb

Lamb Chops

Lamb Heart

Lamb Leg

Lamb Liver

Lamb Shank

Lamb Shoulder

Lamb Stew Meat

Bison Calf

Bison Meat

Bucks

Nannies

Slaughter Goats

- Guidelines
- Loan Loss Reserve Application

Biofuel

Hydro Power

Solar Power

Wind Energy

Records: MASBDA reserves the right to ask for additional information necessary to ensure program eligibility.
Audit: MASBDA reserves the right to audit approved loans to ensure compliance with program requirements.

- Beginning Farmer Loan Program Guidelines
- Beginning Farmer Loan Program Application

The Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority administers a program that enables lenders to receive federally tax-exempt interest on loans made to beginning farmers. The tax savings are passed on to beginning farmers in the form of lower interest rates. A qualified borrower can borrow up to $649,400 to buy:

- agricultural land

- farm buildings

- farm equipment

- and breeding livestock

The maximum loan is $649,400. Of this amount, depreciable agricultural property may not exceed $250,000, with a limit of $62,500 for used depreciable property.



The Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority administers a program that enables lenders to receive federally tax-exempt interest on loans made to beginning farmers. The tax savings are passed on to beginning farmers in the form of lower interest rates. A qualified borrower can borrow up to $649,400 to buy:
- agricultural land
- farm buildings
- farm equipment
- and breeding livestock
The maximum loan is $649,400. Of this amount, depreciable agricultural property may not exceed $250,000, with a limit of $62,500 for used depreciable property.

- Borrowers must be legal Missouri residents at least 18 years old
- Borrower must be able to provide proof of citizenship, identity and legal Missouri residence. If the borrower employs laborers, he/she must also provide proof of enrollment and participation in the federal work authorization program.
- The project must be located within Missouri
- The borrower must have adequate working capital and experience in the type of farming operation for which the loan is sought
- The beginning farmer is one who has not owned, either directly or indirectly, more than 30 percent of the median size of a farm in the county
- After the loan is closed, the borrower’s chief occupation must be farming or ranching, gross farm income must exceed any off-farm income (spouse’s off-farm income does not count in determining eligibility)
- Individuals in partnerships are eligible for loans if all partners meet the eligibility requirements

Borrowers qualifying for the Beginning Farmer Loan Program may also qualify for the Missouri FIRST Program administered by the state treasurer’s office. The Missouri FIRST Program makes funds available at reduced interest rates to lenders who in turn pass the savings along to agricultural borrowers. To find out more about the Missouri FIRST Program, call the state treasurer’s office at (573) 751-2372 or visit their website at www.treasurer.mo.gov. Borrowers may also qualify for the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Down Payment Loan Program and Joint Financing Plan for further reduction of interest.

Historically Underserved

A qualified borrower can borrow up to $649,400 to purchase agricultural land, farm buildings, farm equipment, and breeding livestock. The maximum loan is $649,400. Of this amount, depreciable agricultural property may not exceed $250,000, with a limit of $62,500 for used depreciable property.
The terms of the loan are negotiated by the lender and borrower.

Applications may be submitted to:
Missouri Department of Agriculture – Urban Agriculture Matching Grants
Missouri Department of Agriculture
ABD – Urban Ag Grant
P.O. Box 630
Jefferson City, MO 65102
FAX: (573) 751-2868
Or electronically to:
Grants@mda.mo.gov

Missouri Department of Agriculture

The Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program, funded through the Missouri Department of Agriculture, awards grants of up to $20,000 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&#x2004;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.



The Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program, funded through the Missouri Department of Agriculture, awards grants of up to $20,000 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.

Applicants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for a grant award:
1. The applicant must be registered to do business in Missouri and in Good Standing with the Secretary of State, if applicable;
2. 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;
3. The applicant must not employ illegal workers and must provide proof of enrollment in E-Verify; and
4. Prior to award reimbursement, the applicant must register as a vendor with the State of Missouri through the MissouriBUYS web portal.
5. Applicants must reside in one of these urban counties: https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/urban.php 

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

A lump sum of money for a specific purpose that does not need to be paid back.

Grant

- Urban Ag Grant FAQs
- Urban Ag Grant Guidelines

Air Quality

Carbon Capture

Certification

High Tunnel

Landscape

Regenerative

Soil Health

Wildlife & Pollinator Habitat

Certified Organic

Certified Grassfed

Cover Crops

Reduced Tillage

- Applicant must provide at minimum a $0.25:$1 match for the project
- Matching funds can be a combination of in-kind and cash.
- Cash match must be greater than 50% of total match.

Complete the Application and submit it by the deadline by mail, email or fax. 

By Mail:
Submit one original and one copy of the Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Application to: 
P.O. Box 630 
1616 Missouri Boulevard 
Jefferson City, MO 
65102 

Electronic Submission:
Faxed or e-mailed applications will be accepted. However, the original application and application fee MUST be received by overnight delivery no later than the next business day.
- Fax number: (573) 522-2416 E-mail address: masbda@mda.mo.gov

Fees:
The Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program assesses two fees: one at the time of application and a second at the time of Grant Contract signing: 
1. A nonrefundable application fee will be due with each application. The fee will be $150 for grant application requests totaling $25,000 or less and $300 for requests totaling over $25,000 as shown on Attachment C, Project Budget Total. 
2. For funded grants, a MASBDA ten (10) percent grant administration fee is due as shown on Attachment C, Project Budget. The fee is due when the Grant Contract is signed. The MASBDA grant administration fee may be included as part of the applicant’s grant request, or if paid by the applicant, it may be shown as part of the applicant’s internal cash match.


The Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program provides grants for projects that add value to Missouri&#x2004;agricultural products and aid the economy of a rural community. Grant applications will be considered for value-added agricultural business concepts that:

- Lead to and result in development, processing and marketing of new or expanded uses or technologies for agricultural products; and

- Foster agricultural economic development in Missouri’s rural communities.

Applications will be considered for expenses related to the creation, development and operation of a value-added agricultural business including:

- Feasibility studies,

- Marketing studies,

- Legal assistance,

- Marketing plans,

- Business plans,

- Prospectus development for cooperatives, and

- Operational consulting



The Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program provides grants for projects that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid the economy of a rural community. Grant applications will be considered for value-added agricultural business concepts that:
- Lead to and result in development, processing and marketing of new or expanded uses or technologies for agricultural products; and
- Foster agricultural economic development in Missouri’s rural communities.
Applications will be considered for expenses related to the creation, development and operation of a value-added agricultural business including:
- Feasibility studies,
- Marketing studies,
- Legal assistance,
- Marketing plans,
- Business plans,
- Prospectus development for cooperatives, and
- Operational consulting

Who is Eligible?
- Applicant must be at least 18 years old,
- Missouri resident, and
- Applicant may be groups of individuals, businesses, and organizations related to agriculture whose proposed value-added agricultural business concept is based in Missouri


- Value-Added Agriculture Grant Guidelines
- Project Budget Template

Distribution

Diversification

Events

Trade Show

Business Plan

Cash Rent

Refinancing

Transition

Trade Relief

Succession

Legal & Finance

Grant Amount and Terms
The maximum grant to any person, groups of individuals, businesses or organizations related to a value-added rural agricultural business concept is $200,000.

Restrictions
The grants cannot be used for:
- Business start-up except as detailed in program guidelines,
- Business expansion, unless qualified on the basis of program criteria,
- Paying off existing debts,
- Substituting existing efforts or research already underway,
- Covering institutional overhead costs,
- Production costs,
- Operational costs such as payroll, utilities, inventory, insurance, and advertising,
- Buying land, buildings, or equipment,
- Implementing feasibility studies, marketing studies, marketing plans, or business plans except as detailed in the program guidelines, and
- Application fee or grant writing expenses

Fees
A nonrefundable fee will be due with each application. The fee will be $150 for grant application requests of $25,000 or less and $300 for requests over $25,000. The application fee may be part of the applicant’s matching funds.
For funded grant requests, a MASBDA grant administration fee is due equal to ten (10) percent of the total grant awarded. The fee is due when the Grant Agreement is signed. The MASBDA grant administration fee may be included as part of the applicant’s grant request, or if paid by the applicant, may be shown as part of the applicant’s internal matching expenditures.

List of Missouri Department of Agriculture (MODA) Funding Opportunities