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Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program

Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant

Supports Missouri employers hiring veterans and targeted jobseekers with workforce development grants.

Between cyclesMissouri Department of Economic DevelopmentUnited States
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About

The Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program provides grants to Missouri employers who hire veterans and other targeted job-seeker groups, administered by the Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED). The program is designed to incentivize Missouri businesses to prioritize hiring from populations that face particular barriers to workforce re-entry or first-time employment, with…

What this grant funds

Grants to Missouri employers that hire military veterans and other targeted job-seeker categories, supporting workforce development statewide.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: ded.mo.gov