WebMDA issues grant awards for projects that include research, agricultural extension activities, and programs that increase demand and address the needs of Missouris specialty crop All Rights Reserved. View all agriculture and environment programs, Continuing Education for Health Professions, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, Agricultural Business and Policy Extension, Exceed - Regional Economic and Entrepreneurial Development, Mid-America Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, Missouri Small Business Development Centers, Missouri Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, Veterinary Extension and Continuing Education, Missouri Council for Activity and Nutrition, Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program, Regional Food System Partnerships Program, Missouri Agricultural and Small Business Development Authority, Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant Program, Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant, What to expect after submitting a proposal, equal opportunity/access/affirmative action/pro-disabled and veteran employer, Value-Added Producer Grant (VAPG), USDA Rural Development, Encourages new or expanded value-added agricultural activities focused on processing and marketing, Producers, producer groups, cooperatives or majority-controlled producer-based businesses, Planning projects fund work such as feasibility studies and business plans; working capital projects fund processing, marketing and advertising costs and some inventory and salary, $75,000 for planning grants; $250,000 for working capital grants, Match is required; amount varies based on federal funding decisions; applicants must register in the System for Award Management (SAM), NCR-SARE Farmer-Rancher Grant Program, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Focuses on on-farm research, demonstration and education projects related to sustainable practices, Farmers and ranchers as individuals or teams, Research, demonstration and education project expenses; grant funds only pay up to half of equipment, permanent fencing, perennial seed and plant and livestock costs, $15,000 for individual applicants; $30,000 for team applicants, Letter of support required; no match required, NCR-SARE Partnership Program, USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Enables applicants to pursue on-farm research, demonstration or education projects related to economic, environmental and social sustainability, Agricultural professionals (e.g., university or extension personnel, USDA NRCS staff, consultants, nonprofits) apply; they must partner with at least three farmers or ranchers who take an active role in the project, Project materials and supplies; equipment less than $5,000; field samples; crop analysis; surveys; farmer and rancher reimbursement; project travel; outreach costs; agricultural professionals services costs, Indirect costs limited to 10% of total federal funds awarded, Small Business Innovation Research Grant Program (SBIR), USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Funds private-sector, early-stage research for products and services with commercial potential and societal benefits, Small businesses with fewer than 500 employees, Research and development to test an innovations technical feasibility; costs can include salary, materials and prototype expenses, $175,000; $181,500 if request includes technical and business assistance; later, Phase 1 recipients can apply for up to $650,000 in Phase 2 funding, No match required; 8-month project period; federal priorities change annually; letter of support encouraged, Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP), USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Supports farmers working collectively with coordination, technical assistance and training to develop or expand producer-to-consumer markets, Agricultural businesses, producer associations, cooperatives, regional farmers market authorities, nonprofits and other entities; project must benefit more than one producer, Capacity building projects fund market analysis, strategic planning, training, market operation or expansion, tool development; community development training and technical assistance projects fund marketing and promotion, network-building and technical assistance, $250,000 for capacity building; $500,000 for community development training and technical assistance, 25% cash or in-kind match required; need signed letters of commitment and letters verifying match, Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP), USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Invests in coordination, technical assistance and training to develop or expand intermediary markets for producers, Planning projects fund feasibility studies, market research, training and technical assistance; other projects fund costs for personnel, software, food safety, equipment leases, business strategy and optimization, $100,000 for planning projects; $500,000 for implementation or farm-to-institution projects, Regional Food System Partnerships Program, USDA Agricultural Marketing Service, Supports partnerships dedicated to local or regional food system development, Producers, cooperatives, producer groups, community supported agriculture networks and associations, food councils, local governments, nonprofit and public benefit corporations, regional farmers market authorities or tribal governments; must partner, Eligible expenses vary by project type: planning and design, implementation and expansion or farm-to-institution, $100,000 to $1,000,000, depending on project type, Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Grant, MASBDA, Supports studying and planning value-added agricultural business concepts, Producers, groups, businesses or organizations, Feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans, organizational or legal assistance, Application fee required; 10% match required; budget must include a 10% grant administration fee; tax credits must fund at least 50% of grant request, Provides resources used to process locally grown agricultural products sold to institutions, Farms or small businesses marketing locally produced value-added goods to Missouri institutions, Coolers; freezers; equipment for washing, bagging or packing; GAP, GHP and HACCP services, Show-Me Entrepreneurial Grants for Agriculture, MASBDA, Technical assistance grants support hiring third-party professionals to support business development priorities, Individual, groups of individuals, businesses or organizations, Marketing costs (e.g., website development, slotting fees, e-commerce planning costs) and select consulting fees, Innovation grants focus on expanding infrastructure needed to increase value-added agricultural production, Producers, businesses, nonprofits, cooperatives or academic institutions, Facility and equipment investments or other upgrades, Workforce development grants support value-added businesses in meeting labor needs, Employee hiring, training or certification, Missouri value-added agricultural enterprises, Process authority services (e.g., product testing, process authority letter), Reimbursement sent directly to process authority, Specialty Crop Block Grant, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Funds projects meant to grow specialty crop markets, distribution and competitiveness; projects must benefit the industry or public, not only one individual, business or organization, Individuals, producers, nonprofits, for-profit businesses, colleges and universities, agencies, institutions, industry groups or community-based organizations, Specialty crop research, food safety, pests and diseases, education, marketing or promotion, $15,000 maximum on total personnel and fringe benefits expense, Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Increases the availability of food within food-insecure urbanized areas located in Missouri, Producers, nonprofits or for-profit businesses serving Missouris food-insecure urbanized areas, Facility expansion or reconstruction, approved supplies, feasibility studies, $50,000 in reimbursement for qualified paid receipts, 25% match required; at least half of match must be cash, Urban Agriculture Matching Grant, Missouri Department of Agriculture, Encourages small agribusiness development in urban areas, Project teams working in Missouri urban areas, Equipment, materials, business plans, marketing, training or workforce development. MASBDA staff , / Additionally, recipients must commit to buy tax credits or secure tax credit purchase agreements equal to half of the requested grant amount. }. Two common types are business planning and working capital; however, some grant programs may fund other expenses such as those for business implementation, equipment, training or research and development. Priority is also provided to projects that leverage nonfederal funds and resources, coordinate with other efforts and create potential for high impact in low-income communities with persistent poverty. Email: masbda@mda.mo.gov The review process typically involves an appointed committee reading the submitted proposals and scoring them using a rubric. ["Detail"]=> MASBDA is accepting applications for two programs that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid the economy of a rural community. () Grants for projects that add value to Missouri agricultural products and aid the economy of a rural community. The maximum individual grant is $200,000. The Missouri Value-Added AgricultureFarm to TableGrant Program provides funding to Missouri small businesses and agricultural producers for the purchase of resources used to process locally grown agricultural products for use in schools and institutions within the state. Applications for both programs are awarded on a competitive basis, and will be scored based on economic development potential for the agriculture industry; credibility and merit; probability of near-term commercialization and practical application of project results; presence, source and level of matching funds; and where the project will have an economic impact. Example topics related to business development include new farmer and rancher education or mentoring, farmland access, labor issues and value-added and direct marketing. Email: grants@mda.mo.gov, Missouri Ag and Small Business Development Authority.