Grant Programs
House Bill 20 (2023), as passed by the Missouri General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Parson, supports the grant programs listed below with Missouri’s ARPA State Fiscal Recovery Funds. Learn more about grant programs by clicking on the program tiles below or
reviewing specific grant guidelines.
Note, for all programs, funds must be obligated by December 31, 2024, and expended by December 31, 2026.
Program Description
For necessary drinking water infrastructure projects, which are responsive to an identified need to achieve or maintain an adequate level of service.
Total Allocation
$125,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
5/16/2022
Application Close Date
7/14/2022
Award Date
After 10/12/2022
Application Scores & Status
Eligible Entities
Public water and sewer districts, incorporated municipalities, privately owned utilities, nonprofit organizations and quasi-governmental agencies.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
This is a competitive community grant program. The maximum grant award will be $5,000,000. Local cost share (or “local match”), of no less than one dollar, must be provided by the applicant for a project to be eligible for state ARPA funding.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Project need, affordability, financial and engineering capability.
Program Description
For necessary wastewater infrastructure projects, which are responsive to an identified need to achieve or maintain an adequate level of service.
Total Allocation
$125,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
5/16/22
Application Close Date
7/14/22
Award Date
After 10/12/2022
Application Scores & Status
Eligible Entities
Public water and sewer districts, incorporated municipalities, privately owned utilities, nonprofit organizations and quasi-governmental agencies.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
This is a competitive community grant program. The maximum grant award will be $5,000,000. Local cost share (or “local match”), of no less than one dollar, must be provided by the applicant for a project to be eligible for state ARPA funding.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Project need, affordability, financial and engineering capability.
Program Description
For necessary stormwater infrastructure projects.
Total Allocation
$150,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
5/16/2022
Application Close Date
7/14/2022
Award Date
After 10/12/2022
Application Scores & Status
Eligible Entities
Counties, incorporated municipalities and public sewer districts that manage stormwater infrastructure for a permitted MS4 or CSO system.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
This is a competitive community grant program. The maximum grant award will be $5,000,000. Local cost share (or “local match”), of no less than one dollar, must be provided by the applicant for a project to be eligible for state ARPA funding.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Project need, affordability, financial and engineering capability.
Program Description
By October 16, 2024, water systems must submit a service line inventory to the state and make it publicly accessible. This grant opportunity makes it possible for financially distressed communities to develop their inventory.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
5/16/22
Application Close Date
7/14/22
Award Date
After 10/12/2022
Application Scores & Status
Eligible Entities
Incorporated municipalities, public water or sewer districts, quasi-governmental agencies or privately owned utilities
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
This is a competitive community grant program. The maximum grant award will be $200,000. Local cost share (or “local match”), of no less than one dollar, must be provided by the applicant for a project to be eligible for state ARPA funding.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Project need, affordability, financial and engineering capability.
Program Description
The Cell Towers Grant will fund the construction, retrofitting, or refurbishment of towers on public lands improving access for those who depend on cellular service for internet. The program will target areas with less than 50 persons per square mile.
Total Allocation
$20,000,000
Application Launch Date
5/31/2023 – 10:00AM CST
Application Close Date
7/30/2023
Award Date
10/15/2023
Eligible Entities
Cellular providers and tower owners.
Program Requirements
This is a competitive grant program. The maximum grant award will be $750,000. The minimum grant award will be $100,000. The applicant maximum for program is $8 million. Private investment is not required; however, prioritization will be given to projects for which the applicant is including a private investment of at least 20%.
Funding Structure
Multiple funding rounds will be held in Fiscal Years 2023 and 2024 (July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2024). Dates for future rounds will be announced at the close of each round until all funds are awarded. Updates will be announced on the Office of Broadband Development webpage.
Please visit http://ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Missouri Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program helps providers, communities, counties, and regions invest in building broadband infrastructure in unserved and underserved areas of the state through competitive grants. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$265,000,000
Application Launch Date
8/15/22
Application Close Date
9/29/22
Award Date
75 days after the close of the application period
Eligible Entities
Program Requirements
This is a competitive grant program. The maximum grant award will be $10,000,000. The minimum grant award will be $100,000. The applicant maximum for program is $100 million. Local cost match is not required; however prioritization will be given to projects for which the applicant is including a private funding match of at least 20%, and additional credit will be given to projects receiving local government funding.
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds through one application cycle. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Entertainment Industry Grant Program helps entertainment venue owners and operators with operational expenses due to the negative economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$5,000,000
Application Launch Date
6/22/2023 – 10:00 A.M. CST
Application Close Date
7/31/2023 – 5:00 P.M. CST
Award Date
Ongoing
Eligible Entities
The following entities are eligible to receive funds from the Program:
1. Entertainment Venue Operators – for-profit businesses and nonprofit organizations operating entertainment venues as follows:
An individual or entity, such as a performance group, may be considered a live venue operator and eligible for this Program if they rent a single venue for no less than 30 days annually and that venue meets the characteristics enumerated in this section above.
2. A for-profit business that is not an entertainment venue, but receives at least 51% of its revenue directly from an entertainment venue.
Program Requirements
1. Applicant is enrolled in E-Verify and provides a copy of its signed Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, as required by § 285.530 RSMo[1], unless Applicant is a sole proprietor with no employees
2. Applicant has a Missouri Tax ID Number (EIN)
3. Applicant has a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN)
4. Applicant submits Beneficiary Agreement Appendix A: Vendor Input Form or already has a Missouri SAMII Vendor ID Number
[1] The E-Verify Program is currently the only federal work authorization program as described in § 285.530 RSMo. If Applicant is not already enrolled in E-Verify, go to https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/ to learn what is needed to enroll and enroll in the program. Applicant can provide a copy of the entire MOU or it can provide the last few pages starting with the signature page. Include the page(s) with “Information relating to your Company” and “Are you verifying for more than 1 site? If yes, please provide the number of sites verified for in each State”, which should be the pages immediately after the signature page.
Funding Structure
DED intends to award all funds in one funding round, but may hold additional funding rounds to ensure all available funds are spent.
Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Local Tourism Asset Development Grant Program supports public/private partnerships intended to further the statewide recovery of the tourism, travel, and hospitality industries (Tourism Industry) from the negative economic impact of COVID-19.
This competitive grant program will support high priority local projects such as:
1. Upgrades to indoor and outdoor tourism, travel, and hospitality facilities. This can include COVID-19 mitigation and prevention measures as well as upgrades that were delayed due to the pandemic.
2. New indoor and outdoor tourism, travel, and hospitality facilities for which the planning, development, and/or construction were delayed due to the negative economic impact of COVID-19 (supporting tying the negative economic impact to the delay is required).
3. Rehabilitation, renovation, maintenance or costs to secure vacant or abandoned property to reduce their negative impact and position the property for current Tourism Industry uses.
Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$30,000,000
Application Launch Date
10/14/2022
Application Close Date
12/14/2022
Award Date
01/2023
Eligible Entities
Program Requirements
This is a competitive grant program. Individual grant amounts will be subject to the following limitations:
County Tourism Levels 1-5
County Tourism Levels 6-8
All counties not included in the above County Tourism Levels
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds through one application cycle. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Community Revitalization Grant Program will make significant investments in communities of all sizes throughout Missouri. Through competitive grants, the Program will help support major local priorities in order to spur economic recovery today while helping communities build stronger economies for the future. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$97,932,320
Application Launch Date – 2nd Round
5/3/2023
*Program initially launched 9/28/2022
Application Close Date – 2nd Round
5/26/2023
*Program initially closed 11/30/2022
Award Date – 2nd Round
07/2023
Eligible Entities
The following entities are eligible to apply for the Program, providing the proposed project seeks to impact eligible beneficiaries listed in Section 5 of the final guidelines:
Program Requirements
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds through two application cycles. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Industrial Site Development Grant Program helps communities develop shovel-ready industrial sites to support business expansion and attraction. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$75,000,000
Application Launch Date
12/21/2022 at 10:00AM CST
Application Close Date
2/21/2023 – 11:59PM CST
Award Date
4/2023
Eligible Entities
The General Assembly appropriated the funds for political subdivisions. The following entities are eligible to receive funds from the Program:
Program Requirements
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds through one application cycle. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
The Small Business Grant Program (Program) provides assistance to small businesses that were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000 ($2,000,000 are reserved for minority-or women owned small businesses)
Application Launch Date
11/16/2022 – 10:00AM CST
Application Close Date
11/30/2022
Award Date
As applications are received and reviewed
Eligible Entities
Program Requirements
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds on a first-come, first-awarded basis through in one funding round.
Program Description
The Nonprofit Grant Program provides funds to support nonprofits facing economic hardships from COVID or nonprofits providing assistance identified as an eligible ARPA expense; the applicant must meet eligibility requirements to receive grant funds.
Total Allocation
$7,500,000
Application Launch Date
5/31/2023 – 10:00AM CST
Application Close Date
6/30/2023
Award Date
Ongoing August – October 2023
Eligible Entities
The following entities are eligible to receive funds from the Program:
Program Requirements
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds on a first-come, first-awarded basis through in one funding round.
[1] The E-Verify Program is currently the only federal work authorization program as described in § 285.530 RSMo. If Applicant is not already enrolled in E-Verify, go to https://e-verify.uscis.gov/enroll/ to learn what is needed to enroll and enroll in the program. Applicant can provide a copy of the entire MOU or it can provide the last few pages starting with the signature page. Include the page(s) with “Information relating to your Company” and “Are you verifying for more than 1 site? If yes, please provide the number of sites verified for in each State”, which should be the pages immediately after the signature page.
Program Description
For competitive grants to innovative projects that promote agriculture in urban/suburban communities
Total Allocation
$50,000.00
Program Description
The Workforce Training Grant Program helps companies address the broad workforce disruption stemming from the pandemic through grants funding projects to recruit and train individuals who are seeking to move to a job that provides better opportunity for economic advancement. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Total Allocation
$30,000,000
Application Launch Date
8/30/2022
Application Close Date
10/29/2022
Award Date
12/2022
Eligible Entities
Program Requirements
This is a competitive grant program. The maximum grant award will be $4,000,000 per applicant. The minimum grant award will be $50,000 per project. Local cost match is not required; however prioritization will be given to projects for which the applicant is including a match of at least 25%.
Funding Structure
The Department awarded all program funds through one application cycle. Please visit ded.mo.gov/arpa for more information.
Program Description
Assist the 57 Missouri Career and Technical Education area career centers in creating new high-demand and emerging programs, improve infrastructure of current facilities, upgrade equipment, and renovate and/or construct facilities.
Total Allocation
$20,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
7/25/2022
Application Close Date
10/28/2022 – 5:00PM CST
Award Date
11/14/2022
Eligible Entities
Missouri’s 57 local Career and Technical Education (CTE) centers
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Requires 25% local match
Example Expenses
Program Description
This program will fund projects that allow institutions to reach and serve new populations and to enhance support for underrepresented students in order to give individuals the opportunity to train for entrepreneurship and other in-demand occupations.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
7/1/2022
Application Close Date
9/1/2022 – 5:00PM CST
Award Date
12/7/2022
Eligible Entities
Individual institutions or consortia of institutions. Only private, not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Missouri may submit proposals.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Each institution may request up to $1 million, and funding will be released as a reimbursement to institutions for project expenditures. All proposals must include a dollar-for-dollar match.
Example Expenses
Program Description
This program will fund projects that implement agriculture innovation and workforce development programs that directly address negative economic impacts on agriculture production, the food or labor supply chain, or agriculture input. Projects should impact Missouri agriculture broadly.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
7/1/2022
Application Close Date
9/1/2022 – 5:00PM CST
Award Date
12/7/2022
Eligible Entities
Proposals may be submitted by individual institutions or consortia of institutions. Only public institutions of higher education, including community colleges, State Technical College of Missouri, and public universities, may submit proposals
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Each institution may request up to $2 million, and funding will be released as a reimbursement to institutions for project expenditures. All proposals must include a dollar-for-dollar match.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Applications will be scored according to this scoring rubic.
For more information, contact reimbursements@dhewd.mo.gov
Program Description
The purpose of the Biofuel Infrastructure Incentive Program (BIIP) is to increase the distribution and use of biofuels in the state of Missouri. Funds from the program will be awarded to fuel retailers, fuel distributors, terminal companies, and fleet operations that are dispensing, or have plans to store or dispense ethanol blends of E15 or higher, or biodiesel blends of B6 or higher.
Total Allocation
$4,000,000
Application Launch Date
11/15/2022
Application Close Date
3/1/2023
Award Date
No later than April 30, 2023
Eligible Entities
Applicants must be a business entity that is constructing new, or retrofitting or improving existing, infrastructure or equipment which handles biodiesel fuel, biodiesel blend fuel, or ethanol blended gasoline at a facility located in Missouri. The project may include multiple locations within the state.
Program Requirements
Please visit https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/biofuelgrant.php for more information.
Program Description
Operators may seek reimbursement for expenses incurred and/or business interruption costs directly related to preparing, preventing, and responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Expenses must have been incurred between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
9/1/2022
Application Close Date
9/29/2023
Award Date
Rolling
Eligible Entities
Operators of residential care and assisted living facilities license by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Operators of residential care and assisted living facilities with beds licensed by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services are eligible to receive reimbursement for payroll costs, training and orientations and operational supplies expenses that relate directly to preparing, preventing and responding to the pandemic.
Example Expenses
Preference Given To
Reimbursement requests processed on a first-come, first-served manner
Note
You will need to complete your application for this program using the MO DPS WebGrants Portal.
Program Description
For grants to emergency medical service providers, provided that the maximum award shall be $20,000 per recipient, and further provided that local match be provided in order to be eligible for state funds.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
11/4/2022
Application Close Date
12/16/2022
Award Date
2/15/2023
Eligible Entities
Emergency medical service providers
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
$20,000 maximum award per recipient. Local match required.
Please visit the DPS ARPA Grants page for more information.
Note
You will need to complete your application for this program using the MO DPS WebGrants Portal.
Program Description
For grants to law enforcement agencies, provided that the maximum award shall be $20,000 per recipient, and further provided that local match be provided in order to be eligible for state funds.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
11/4/2022
Application Close Date
12/16/2022
Award Date
2/15/2023
Eligible Entities
Law enforcement agencies employing peace officers
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
$20,000 maximum award per recipient. Local match required.
Please visit the DPS ARPA Grants page for more information.
Note
You will need to complete your application for this program using the MO DPS WebGrants Portal.
Program Description
For grants to fire protection entities, provided that the maximum award shall be $20,000 per recipient, and further provided that local match be provided in order to be eligible for state funds.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
11/4/2022
Application Close Date
12/16/2022
Award Date
2/15/2023
Eligible Entities
Fire protection entities
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
$20,000 maximum award per recipient. Local match required.
Please visit the DPS ARPA Grants page for more information.
Program Description
This funding will provide financial assistance to law enforcement agencies and prosecutors’ offices for jurisdictions with a high percentage of child sexual abuse investigations and prosecutions.
Total Allocation
$1,000,000 (Cap of $100,000 per recipient program)
Application Launch Date
03/13/2023
Application Close Date
05/12/2023 at 5PM CST
Award Date
TBD
Eligible Entities
Counties, cities not in a county, local government entities for direct support of prosecutors offices and law enforcement agencies. Non-profit and for-profit organizations are NOT eligible for this funding opportunity.
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Funds can be used for the following items. Please see the supporting documents for more details, as well as items which are ineligible for this funding.
Program Description
You will need to complete your application for this program using the MO DPS WebGrants Portal.
Program Description
For maintenance and improvements for county jails, provided that any grant awards disbursed from this appropriation shall be matched on a 50/50 basis provided that such funds shall be matched by the recipient or local entity.
Total Allocation
$10,000,000.00
Application Launch Date
12/1/2022
Application Close Date
12/30/2022
Award Date
3/1/2023
Eligible Entities
County Jail Administrative Agencies
Program Requirements/Fund Structure
Administrative agencies of county jails are eligible to receive support to ensure facilities are safe and secure for inmates, staff, and the citizens of Missouri. Eligible costs may support equipment, supplies, and/or contractual expenses. Some equipment items have specific requirements, however these items are not the only equipment items eligible for funding.
Please visit the DPS ARPA Grants page for more information.
