JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Agriculture has announced that seven projects will receive funding through the FY26 Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant. The competitive grant program will provide up to $10,000 per project to address expenses associated with urban agriculture.
Eligible projects may include introducing a new crop or product to an area, expanding the use of an agricultural product, or adding value to agricultural products. Projects that demonstrate an economic benefit and potential for sustainable revenue generation and job creation are given priority.
Examples of projects include developing small agribusinesses, implementing production infrastructure, creating direct distribution venues, developing agricultural workforce or providing training and development skills for agricultural business sustainability.
The following projects were awarded grant funding:
- Springfield Community Gardens, Springfield
- Operation Breakthrough, Inc., Kansas City
- Kanbe’s Market, Kansas City
- The Curators of the University of Missouri, St. Louis
- Green St. Louis Machine, St. Louis
- Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture, Columbia
- Calamity Farms LLC, Columbia
To learn more, visit the Urban Agriculture Cost-Share Grant website: https://agriculture.mo.gov/abd/financial/urban.php?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
To learn more about the Missouri Department of Agriculture and other financial assistance, please visit www.Agriculture.Mo.Gov