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Missouri Department of Economic Development

Supports Missouri business and community growth through export promotion, broadband expansion, and workforce development initiatives.

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Key stats
Annual funding—
Programs9
Active grants6
Total grants8
About

The Missouri Department of Economic Development (MO DED) is Missouri's state economic growth agency, covering broadband expansion, export promotion, workforce development, business expansion, infrastructure, and community development. It uses grants, tax credits, bond financing, and federal pass-through programs, and its fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

The named routes span ARPA Broadban…

Programs & grants under this funder
ARPA Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program (BIP)

Funds Missouri broadband expansion to improve connectivity in underserved addresses and rural communities.

BUILD (Business Use Incentives for Large-Scale Development)

Funds large manufacturing projects in Missouri using low interest loans backed by revenue bonds.

1 grant
BUILD (Business Use Incentives for Large-Scale Development)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Cell Towers Grant Program

Funds telecommunications infrastructure on Missouri public lands to expand reliable cellular coverage.

1 grant
Cell Towers Grant Program
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Global Market Access Program

Supports Missouri exporters by helping fund trade missions and international trade event participation.

1 grant
Global Market Access Program
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC)

Funds historic restoration in Missouri through a tax credit style preservation incentive.

1 grant
Historic Preservation Tax Credit (HTC)
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
Missouri Works

Invests in Missouri job growth through tax based incentives for retention and expansion outcomes.

1 grant
Missouri Works
Open
— pool·Rolling submission
MO STEP=UP (Missouri State Trade & Expansion Program)

Funds export expansion in Missouri for small businesses with support and growth focused activities.

1 grant
MO STEP=UP
Open
— pool
Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program

Funds employer hiring programs in Missouri for veterans and targeted job seekers.

1 grant
Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant
Between cycles
— pool
Missouri R&D Tax Credit (REINSTATED)

Supports Missouri innovation credits for startups blending cybersecurity and industrial modernization.

1 grant
Missouri R&D Tax Credit (REINSTATED)
Between cycles
— pool
Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: ded.mo.gov