The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it will award a total of $291,000 through the Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program (MCRG) to the Leonard Wood Institute and City of Saint Joseph. The grant awards will benefit Fort Leonard Wood and the City of St. Joseph while supporting their communities and potential for future investments.
“Missouri’s military communities and broader defense industry are vital to a safe and secure future,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “DED is proud to provide support through MCRG that strengthens installations, assists service members and families, and helps Missourians prosper.”
MCRG assists communities with military bases by encouraging coordination with defense agencies, planning for anticipated federal government closures, and supporting new or expanded military missions. The program helps organizations address needs of military families like housing and childcare. Meeting these needs helps attract military investment, which brings skilled workers to the area and boosts its economic health.
“Communities play a critical role in the readiness and quality of life for the men and women serving at neighboring military installations,” said Harry Roberts, Missouri Military Advocate. “Missouri’s MCRG program effectively partners with communities to carry out their efforts.”
Details on the recipients and projects are available here.
To learn more about the Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program, visit the program webpage.
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. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. 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.