Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: January 1, 2026 (Application period opens) | April 30, 2026 (Final submission deadline or until funds are exhausted)
Funding Amounts: Grant equals 25% of the employer’s federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) claimed for Missouri employees; at least 50% of funds reserved for employers hiring qualified veterans; annual allocation, first-come, first-served.
Summary: Provides grants to Missouri employers who hire veterans and other targeted groups, reimbursing a portion of the federal WOTC to incentivize workforce inclusion.
Key Information: Applications are reviewed in timestamp order; funds may run out before the deadline.