This grant funds research, planning, and community projects that support and sustain Missouri military installations and help communities prepare for federal realignment or closure decisions.
Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2026 (cycle opens, projected) | August 2026 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $300,000 per project; total program funds typically ~$291,000/year; 1:1 or 2:1 match required based on organization age.
Summary: Supports Missouri communities and nonprofits in sustaining military installations and preparing for federal realignment or closure decisions.
The Military Community Reinvestment Grant is designed to assist Missouri’s military communities and local governments in supporting and sustaining their military installations. The program encourages proactive planning and coordinated community action to address potential federal realignment or closure decisions and to attract new or expanded military missions. Eligible activities include partnership development, marketing, economic diversification, research, and quality-of-life improvements related to military installations.