The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of more than $16 million to 15 projects through its Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Mitigation (MIT) Program.
“Missouri communities have endured significant challenges from severe storms in recent years,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “The Community Development Block Grant program is an important resource to support recovery and help ensure our communities come back even stronger. We congratulate the recipients on their awards and look forward to the positive impact these projects will have for Missourians.”
Funded projects included capacity building, street and sidewalk improvements, warning systems, and mitigation planning strategies. A full list of recipients and projects is available below.
“The Community Development Block Grant Program provides critical support for communities, including preparation for future disasters,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “We’re proud to fund projects through the CDBG program that help Missourians prosper today while building foundations for a stronger, brighter tomorrow.”
CDBG-MIT funds allow local communities impacted directly by the CDBG DR-4317 disasters to improve resilience to future disaster events. Eligible applicants were units of general local government (UGLGs) within the presidentially declared disaster counties for the 2017 storms.
About the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities, and strengthen local economies to primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while addressing local health and safety concerns. Grants are available in several categories and can be utilized for a wide range of community development initiatives.
For questions or to learn more about the CDBG program and CDBG categories, visit ded.mo.gov/cdbg or contact mocdbg@ded.mo.gov.
About the Missouri Department of Economic Development
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.
For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website.
2025 CDBG Mitigation grant award recipients:
Location | Project Title | Category | Grant Award |
| Southwest Missouri Council of Governments | Capacity Building for Planner Position | Capacity Building | $200,000.00 |
| City of Doniphan | Low Water Crossing Improvements | General Infrastructure | $920,314.00 |
| City of Doniphan | Inflow and Infiltration Improvements | Public Facility | $2,815,203.00 |
| City of Doniphan | Sewer System Mapping and Camera Plan | Planning | $150,000.00 |
| City of Van Buren | Paving Improvements | General Infrastructure | $1,265,108.00 |
| City of Van Buren | Comprehensive Plan | Planning | $55,500.00 |
| City of Van Buren | Sidewalk Improvements | General Infrastructure | $2,341,689.00 |
| Howell County | County Road 6460 Roadway and Stormwater Improvements | General Infrastructure | $2,641,704.00 |
| City of Doniphan | Quick Creek Bank Stabilization | General Infrastructure | $1,363,999.00 |
| Village of Bull Creek | Water System Improvements Project | Generator | $914,028.00 |
| City of Neosho | Waldo Hatler Retention Ponds | General Infrastructure | $1,824,188.00 |
| City of Doniphan | Warning Sirens | Warning System | $100,000.00 |
| Ripley County | 160 E-10 Paving | General Infrastructure | $1,637,355.00 |
| Southwest Missouri Council of Governments | Taney County Master Plan | Planning | $100,000.00 |
| South Central Ozark Council of Governments | Capacity Building Grant | Capacity Building | $200,000.00 |
Total Funds Awarded: $16,529,088