JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today it has awarded a total of more than $16.7 million to 43 projects through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program’s Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Cycle to assist with various improvement projects.
“We’re proud to support communities all across our state through the Community Development Block Grant Program,” said Governor Mike Kehoe. “Every grant awarded is addressing critical needs, including public safety, while making communities stronger. We look forward to the positive results that the CDBG Program helps achieve by providing more secure foundations for success.”
Funded projects include street and roadway repairs, demolition, stormwater and drainage improvements, and construction of new public facilities. A full list of recipients and projects is available below.
“The CDBG Program is an invaluable resource for communities and an important way we help Missourians prosper,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “Each project made possible by CDBG, whether large or small, is increasing capacity for economic growth that changes lives for the better.”
In October 2025, DED announced an amendment to the 2024 CDBG Action Plan that reallocated a portion of Fiscal Year 2024 funds to support Fiscal Year 2025 Community Improvement activities. The amendment was due to decreased demand for Water/Wastewater, Emergency, and Economic Development projects from Fiscal Year 2024 allocations and a significant increase in demand for Demolition and Street projects. This allowed more than $4 million to be used specifically for demolition and street projects as part of the goals in the State’s Consolidated Plan.
About the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
CDBG programs are designed to support the well-being of Missouri communities and create greater capacity for growth, whether by addressing local health and safety concerns or improving local facilities, such as senior centers and community centers. Grants are available in a variety of categories and can be utilized for a variety 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.