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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