Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program

The Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program supports small agribusinesses in urban Missouri, offering funding for projects that enhance agribusiness sustainability and economic growth. Eligible projects include business plan development, community gardens, and training programs for workforce development. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs, with a maximum award of $10,000, aimed at fostering local agricultural initiatives and infrastructure. This program encourages innovation in urban farming and aims to strengthen local economies.

The Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant Program assists small agribusinesses operating in urban areas. Acceptable projects should focus on:

• Growth and development of agribusinesses
• Development of production infrastructure or direct distribution venues
• Providing training and developing skills for agribusiness sustainability
• Projects that demonstrate economic growth

Projects should support urban agriculture. Acceptable projects include, but are not limited to:

• Business plan development
• Marketing Plan
• Feasibility Study
• Community Gardens
• Funding Amount

The maximum cumulative award to any individual, group of individuals, businesses or organization under this grant program is 75% of the total eligible project expenditures, up to $10,000.

Eligibility

Applicants may be an individual, groups of individuals, businesses, and organizations related to agriculture.
Eligible projects must aid small agribusinesses and provide workforce development to Missouri residents and reside within one of the following urban areas, as designated by the 2020 US Census:

• Aurora, MO
• Bolivar, MO
• Bonne Terre, MO
• Boonville, MO
• Branson, MO
• Brookfield, MO
• Camdenton, MO
• Cameron, MO
• Cape Girardeau, MO
• Carthage, MO
• Caruthersville, MO
• Chillicothe, MO
• Clinton, MO
• Columbia, MO
• De Soto, MO
• Dexter, MO
• Eldon, MO
• Eureka, MO
• Excelsior Springs, MO
• Farmington, MO
• Forsyth, MO
• Fort Leonard Wood-St. Robert-Waynesville, MO
• Fredericktown, MO
• Fulton, MO
• Hannibal, MO
• Harrisonville, MO
• Higginsville, MO
• Holts Summit, MO
• Jefferson City, MO
• Joplin, MO
• Kansas City, MO
• Kearney, MO
• Kennett, MO
• Kimberling City, MO
• Kirksville, MO
• Lebanon, MO
• Lee's Summit, MO
• Macon, MO
• Marshall, MO
• Marshfield, MO
• Maryville, MO
• Mexico, MO
• Moberly, MO
• Monett, MO
• Mountain Grove, MO
• Neosho, MO
• Nevada, MO
• Odessa, MO
• Osage Beach, MO
• Pacific, MO
• Peculiar, MO
• Perryville, MO
• Platte City, MO
• Pleasant Hill, MO
• Poplar Bluff, MO
• Republic, MO
• Richmond, MO
• Rolla, MO
• St. Clair, MO
• Ste. Genevieve, MO
• St. Joseph, MO
• St. Louis, MO
• Salem, MO
• Savannah, MO
• Scott City, MO
• Sedalia, MO
• Sikeston, MO
• Smithville, MO
• Springfield, MO
• Sullivan, MO
• Trenton, MO
• Troy, MO
• Union, MO
• Village of Four Seasons, MO
• Warrensburg, MO
• Warrenton, MO
• Washington, MO
• West Plains, MO
• Whiteman AFB-Knob Noster, MO
• Willard, MO
• Awarded funds are intended to be used on project supplies, including the following examples:
• Garden tools (Any tools requiring fuel must be pre-approved)
• Plants, seeds, soil, fertilizer
• Greenhouse materials and installment
• Fencing materials
• Construction materials
• Electrical supplies
• Plumbing supplies
• Contracted work within grant period
• Kitchen equipment
• Food processing equipment and supplies
• Storage facilities and equipment

Ineligibility

Awarded grant funds are NOT intended for the following:

• Paying off existing loans
• Costs incurred prior to the date or grant award
• Food purchases
• Livestock or poultry purchases
• Security system equipment and/or installation
• Operational costs such as payroll, utilities, or insurance
• Salaries/fringe benefits of those involved in the grant project
• Buying or leasing land or buildings
• Buying or leasing of machinery or equipment, unless previously approved
• Fuel purchases
• Grant writing expenses
• Costs incurred through other MDA financial opportunities