Military Community Reinvestment Grant

Military Community Reinvestment Grant

Supports communities near Missouri military communities through state-led investment grants for local resilience.

The Military Community Reinvestment Grant is a Missouri state program established under Section 620.3300 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri (RSMo) and administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The program provides financial assistance to communities located near Missouri military installations, with the goal of supporting economic stability and development in areas where the local economy has a significant dependence on or relationship with a nearby military base or facility. The statutory basis reflects the Missouri legislature's recognition that military installation presence creates both economic opportunities and vulnerabilities for surrounding communities.

Eligibility is defined by the program's statutory framework, which focuses support on local government entities and communities in the vicinity of Missouri's military installations. The program is designed to fund reinvestment activities that strengthen the economic base of these communities, reducing their exposure to any future changes in military mission, force structure, or base operational status. Missouri hosts several significant military installations, including Whiteman Air Force Base and Fort Leonard Wood, and surrounding communities have historically relied on these installations as major employers and economic drivers.

Specific award amounts, application procedures, eligibility criteria, and competitive cycle dates for the Military Community Reinvestment Grant are administered through DED and are subject to state appropriations. Missouri communities and local government entities with ties to military installations should contact DED directly for current program guidance, as award parameters may vary depending on legislative appropriations and program priorities in a given fiscal year.