Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program
Forecasted
The Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program funds Missouri-based projects that boost local food production and distribution to address food insecurity, led by the Missouri Department of Agriculture.
Funder: Missouri Department of Agriculture
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2027 (Application Submission Deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: 75% of total project cost, up to $50,000 (reimbursement only)
Summary: Supports Missouri projects that increase local food production and improve food distribution to address food insecurity.
Key Information: This is a reimbursement-only grant; recipients must provide a 25% match and meet strict documentation and registration requirements.
Description
The Food Insecure Cost-Share Grant Program, administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, funds projects that combat food insecurity by supporting efforts to increase local food production and improve distribution in Missouri communities. The program encourages the development or enhancement of community infrastructure such as prep/processing kitchens, gardens, farmers markets, and agricultural learning centers. The goal is to strengthen local economies, provide direct assistance to residents in need, and foster sustainable, community-driven solutions to food insecurity.
