This grant supported Missouri small businesses, especially minority- and women-owned, in recovering from COVID-19 economic impacts by funding resiliency and operational sustainability.
Missouri Department of Economic Development has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development
Due Dates: November 30, 2022
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per award; total program allocation $10,000,000
Summary: Supports Missouri small businesses, with a focus on minority- and women-owned enterprises, to foster resiliency and recovery from economic challenges related to COVID-19.
Key Information: Applications are now closed; awards were made on a first come, first served basis.
This program provided direct grants to small businesses in Missouri to help them recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, with targeted support for minority- and women-owned businesses. The funding aimed to promote resiliency, ongoing operations, and long-term sustainability for eligible businesses facing revenue declines.