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GrantMissouri DESE FY27 Innovation Grant Extension — Child Care Start-Up & Expansion
Atlas Opportunity Score72/100
FundingNo new fixed cap published. Extension funding is limited to the portion of the applicant's approved FY26 Innovation Grant award that was not previously requested and/or received, subject to current terms.
DeadlineSeptember 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. DESE's current page does not state a time zone.
Required next actionEligible FY26 Innovation Grant awardees should review the applicable extension terms and FAQ, confirm remaining approved award funds, verify CCDF and vendor/payment compliance, document required matching business or community partnership support, and submit by September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Current statusActive — FY27 Innovation Grant Extension is available now for qualifying prior FY26 Innovation Grant awardees and closes September 30, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.Source verificationSeptember 18, 2026Tracked applicant typesChild Care Provider
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