Military Community Reinvestment Grant | Department of Economic Development

Description

Per Section 620.3300 RSMo, this program assists Missouri’s military communities in supporting and sustaining their installations, to encourage communities to initiate coordinated response programs and action plans in advance of future federal government realignment and closure decisions, and to support community efforts to attract new or expanded military missions.

FY2027 Military Reinvestment Grant Application Cycle will open in Summer 2026.

To assist organizations with the upcoming application process, the Missouri Department of Economic Development welcomes organizations interested in this program to contact community@ded.mo.gov with any questions.

Do I Qualify?

Eligibility Requirements

Any community-based organization, defined as a Missouri nonprofit corporation in good standing with the State that is organized under Chapter 355, RSMo and which has as its primary or substantial purpose the support and sustainment of a military installation or installations; or a local government located in a military community.

Eligibility Uses

Developing and implementing public-to-public partnerships with military installations that reduce installation costs and increase funding available for mission performance.
Developing plans for the reuse of closed or realigned military installations or facilities.
Developing local or regional marketing plans, techniques, and activities, including those that communicate the nature and value of military installations and military service.
Implementing programs to assist with diversification of the military installation community’s economy by increasing non-defense economic development and employment.
Performing in-depth research and analysis regarding local or regional employment, housing, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and other factors that affect the attractiveness of the community for future military investments.
Leading or participating in programs or activities to develop or improve the quality of life in military communities, including the areas of education, transportation, health care, and infrastructure development and transportation.

Funding Limits

For FY2026, *$291,000 is expected to be available under the Military Community Reinvestment Grant (MCRG). Grantees must enter an Agreement with the Department of Economic Development (DED) to receive funds. Funded activities must be completed with reimbursement requested by May 29, 2026.

* Per statute, up to $300,000 may be appropriated to qualifying projects through the Missouri Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program Fund. State financial regulations also require three percent of the appropriation amount be held for the Governor’s standard reserve.