[Missouri Department of Economic Development](https://ded.mo.gov)

November 30, 2022

Up to $25,000 per award; total program allocation $10,000,000

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.

Applications are now closed; awards were made on a first come, first served basis.

--- ## Description 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. --- ## Due Dates - Application launch: November 16, 2022, 10:00 a.m. CST - Application close: November 30, 2022, 12:00 p.m. CST _All dates reflect the most recent application cycle, which is now closed._ --- ## Funding Amount - Maximum award per business: $25,000 - Total program allocation: $10,000,000 - Awards were made on a first come, first served basis until funds were expended. --- ## Eligibility Applicants had to meet the following requirements: - Organized as a for-profit entity. - Based and operating in Missouri. - Employed 50 or fewer full-time employees (including the owner), where full-time is defined as 35+ hours/week. - In operation in Missouri since before January 1, 2019, and currently operating. - Independently owned and operated; not dominant in its field nationally. - Planned to remain in business through at least the end of 2023 (self-certification required). - Demonstrated negative economic impact from COVID-19 via declining revenues/gross receipts (tax filings showing a decrease in 2021 vs. 2019). - Additional for minority- or women-owned businesses: At least 51% owned and controlled by one or more minority persons or women (self-certification or government certification accepted). For full eligibility details, refer to the [Small Business Grant Program Final Guidelines](https://ded.mo.gov/media/pdf/small-business-grant-program-final-guidelines). --- ## Application Process - Applications were submitted online during the open window. - Required documentation included tax filings demonstrating revenue decline. - Awards were determined on a first come, first served basis. - Applicants were notified of award or denial via Submittable messaging, with notifications sent on a rolling basis. --- ## Additional Information - The application cycle is closed and all available funds have been allocated. - Award announcements and denials began on January 20, 2023, and continued until all applicants were notified. --- ## External Links - [Program Page](https://ded.mo.gov/programs/business/small-business-grant-program) - [Final Guidelines (PDF)](https://ded.mo.gov/media/pdf/small-business-grant-program-final-guidelines) - [FAQs (PDF)](https://ded.mo.gov/media/pdf/small-business-grant-program-faqs-0) - [Recorded Webinar (YouTube)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G32d7F3fmz4) --- ## Contact Information | Method | Details | |---------------|-------------------------------------------| | Email | [grants@ded.mo.gov](mailto:grants@ded.mo.gov) | | General Info | [Contact Page](https://ded.mo.gov/contact) | | Phone | 573.751.4962 |

Small Business Grant Program

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