The Missouri Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for the FY27 Urban Agriculture Cost Share Grant Program. The program supports urban agriculture projects that strengthen small agribusinesses, build production or distribution capacity, develop workforce skills, and demonstrate economic growth.
Applicants may be individuals, groups of individuals, businesses, or organizations related to agriculture. Eligible projects must support small agribusinesses and provide workforce development to Missouri residents in an eligible urban area identified by the Department from the 2020 U.S. Census.
The grant reimburses 75% of eligible project expenditures up to $10,000. The remaining 25% is the applicant share. This is a reimbursement program, and approved project expenses must be incurred after award and by March 31, 2027. Eligible costs include qualifying project supplies, greenhouse and construction materials, electrical and plumbing supplies, contracted work, kitchen and food processing equipment, and storage facilities or equipment. Ineligible costs include payroll, utilities, insurance, land or building acquisition, food purchases, livestock or poultry, grant writing costs, and other expenses identified in the program guidance.
Applications must be received by September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The controlling public page does not publish a time zone. Applicants must complete every section of the application and include at least two letters of support. Applications are submitted by email to the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Post award reimbursement requirements include approved Missouri vendor registration through MOVERS, Missouri Secretary of State good standing when applicable, a Certificate of No Tax Due, and proof of E Verify enrollment.
Atlas Opportunity Score: 60/100. N9+ Fit: 0/100. QC Healthcare or other Dr. Miltie Fit: 0/100. The published program purpose is urban agriculture and agribusiness development and does not establish a legitimate role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform or QC Healthcare.