Communities in the Kaysinger region may apply for many different funding resources when trying to update or improve infrastructure or start programs to address needs. Kaysinger staff offers local governments and non-profits a wealth of grant writing experience, expertise, and success. Grants are typically used for community improvements such as water and sewer systems, bridges, fire stations, senior and community centers, and sidewalks as well as drainage improvements and housing demolition.
A grant application can be complicated and time-consuming so, let us help! Grant writing is one of the many services Kaysinger offers member communities, and our staff has the skills, experience, and expertise needed to prepare high-quality grant applications. Once a grant is approved, Kaysinger staff is also available on a contract basis to provide the day-to-day administration to help ensure the scope of work is completed in accordance with state and/or federal guidelines and all necessary reporting is accomplished successfully.
In an effort to streamline the grant request process, Kaysinger has created the “Grant Intake Form“ to capture essential information needed to sleuth out potential funding opportunities for regional projects. If you have a project that you would like Kaysinger to assist with, fill out the Grant Intake Form and submit to Shannon Stewart at [email protected].
The Missouri Department of Economic Development 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.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has an extensive list of funding opportunities.
Click here for the full list.
The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) opened the 2026 Competitive Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application cycle on May 4, 2026, and will close July 31, 2026.
The CDBG program provides federal funding to support a wide range of community and economic development projects, including public infrastructure, community facilities, downtown revitalization, housing/commercial demolition, and economic development initiatives that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income residents.
Kaysinger offers full-service grant development and application support at no cost to member communities, including:
Cities, counties, and eligible organizations that are considering submitting an application are strongly encouraged to begin preparation immediately, as the competitive cycle is highly competitive, and early project development is critical. Early coordination allows adequate time to develop a strong, compliant, and competitive application aligned with DED priorities. CDBG continues to emphasize strong project readiness, clear community impact, and compliance with program requirements.
If your community is considering a project, please reach out to Ashley Swartz at [email protected] or (660) 885-3393.
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is currently accepting applications for the FY26 Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) program. The SS4A program helps improve roadway safety by investing in safety strategies that will reduce serious injuries and fatalities, including faster emergency response, more parking for truckers, modern rail crossings, and safer neighborhood streets for families. The SS4A program offers two types of grants: Planning and Demonstration Grants and Implementation Grants. Planning and Demonstration Grants support the development, completion, or enhancement of a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, while Implementation Grants fund projects or strategies aligned with an existing Action Plan to address roadway safety challenges. Grant recipients are selected through a collaborative process led by the Department, bringing together experts from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The NOFO is available here, and more information on SS4A (including webinars) can be found here. All FY26 SS4A grant applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. For further information on the ROUTES Initiative, visit http://www.transportation.gov/ |
Established by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program will provide $5 billion in grant funding over five years. Funding supports regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. Read about how SS4A is impacting communities here.
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Missouri State Parks – Historic Preservation Fund: In FY2026, the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) anticipates awarding around $400,000 in grant funds from the federal Historic Preservation Fund. These grants will fund projects that relate directly to the identification, evaluation, or protection of historic properties. Funding is disbursed as reimbursements. Awards range from $50,000 with the exception of one construction award of between $100,000 and $200,000. Our grants can support up to 60% of a project budget with a 40% match required by the applicant. Awards are competitive. Pre-application Deadline: February 27, 2026. Updated Deadline: Friday, May 29, 2026.
T-Mobile partnering with Main Street America and Smart Growth America: T-Mobile is investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding—up to $50,000 each. The program will focus on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less, and Main Street programs are encouraged to apply. Submit a proposal for a town project of your choice, and if selected, use the funds to get started. For example, you could implement tech upgrades at your library, refresh a local park, or break ground on a new place where neighbors can connect.
FCS Financial is pleased to offer grants through our FCS Financial Rural Community and Agriculture Foundation to IRS-qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entities, higher education, scientific research, religious organizations, and subdivisions of government. The Foundation provides funding for projects that benefit the ag industry and rural communities. Any individual or group can request a minimum of $5,000 for a project in FCS Financial’s 102 county service area.
Requests are managed by an advisory committee of FCS Financial employees and board members who meet quarterly. Approvals will be focused on targeted, long-term investments and will typically be non-recurring
The Community Foundation of Central Missouri (CFCM) manages the foundation’s funds and disbursement. All requests must serve the foundation’s mission, meet the CFCM requirements for funding and be a 501(c)(3), higher education, scientific research, religious organization, or a subdivisions of government.
The grant application period is ongoing and applications are reviewed quarterly.
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development stands ready to partner with rural communities in their long-term recovery after natural disasters. Rural Development offers programs and services to help people repair and rebuild their homes, businesses, infrastructure, and more. Learn more about how Rural Development can support your rural recovery needs on our Rural Development Disaster Assistance page.
It has become increasingly important for rural water and wastewater facilities to operate as efficiently as possible to save community resources. Communities should consider water use efficiency projects that not only save resources, but money too. And, the Rural Utilities Service (RUS) can help with its Water and Waste Disposal Loan and Grant program.
Communities may choose to incorporate water efficiency measures into broader projects, or finance them as stand-alone projects. Eligible examples include:
Loan and grant funds are available now. Contact our State Offices to discuss your projects!
The Community Empowerment Grant program is designed to help communities form a Main Street program and begin building a successful downtown with new investment, businesses, residents and events celebrating all that makes a downtown the heart of the community. This grant program provides two years of hands-on training with “over the shoulder” guidance and encouragement to help build a strong foundation and get the organization to a running start for long-lasting economic viability for downtown.
Sustaining a Main Street organization can be challenging. The STEP Grant will catapult your organization to the next level through expert guidance and training to create real change in your revitalization efforts. This one-year program will help get everyone involved on the same page, identify smart growth strategies, and create a detailed plan of action to advance the Main Street revitalization organization to the next level.
For more information about these grants, email Keith Winge at [email protected] or call 417-334-3014.
Many communities have built a Main Street “foundation” and are now ready for the next step. The PEP Grant offers more advanced training to increase effectiveness and sustainability. This new two-year program provides individualized training, focused initiatives for sustained revitalization, and technical expertise designed to advance the Main Street organization’s downtown development.
Rural Local Initiatives Support Corporation: Rural LISC has developed an innovative new financing tool to provide low-interest loans to qualified commercial real estate projects in rural America. The Growing Rural Communities Fund will finance real estate acquisition and construction costs to spur job creation and economic revitalization in distressed communities. Deadline: ongoing.
Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities. Express Grants are awarded in the categories of arts councils, arts education, minority arts, the Missouri Touring Program, and other strategic projects. Deadline: first Monday of the month, two months in advance of the month in which the project occurs.
Intervention funding from the National Trust is awarded in emergency situations when immediate and unanticipated work is needed to save a historic structure, such as when a fire or other natural disaster strikes. Funding is restricted to nonprofit organizations and public agencies. Emergency grants typically range from $1,000 to $5,000, but unlike most of our grant funding, a cash match is not required for intervention projects. Deadline: ongoing.
Who may apply for this program?
Eligible borrowers include:
What is an eligible area?
Rural areas including cities, villages, townships, and towns including Federally Recognized Tribal Lands with no more than 20,000 residents according to the latest U.S. Census Data are eligible for this program.
OPEN ALL YEAR – This program provides a Rural Business Investment Company (RBIC) license to newly formed developmental capital organizations to help meet the equity capital investment needs in rural communities.
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-business-investment-program
Telecommunications Infrastructure Loans & Loan Guarantees – OPEN – This program provides financing for the construction, maintenance, improvement, and expansion of telephone service and broadband in rural areas. For more information on other programs administered by RUS Telecommunications, please visit:
http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/all-programs/telecom-programs
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/telecommunicationsprograms/telecommunicationsinfrastructure-loans-loan-guarantees
As a means to redevelop contaminated commercial/industrial sites, this program provides financial benefits for remediation purposes. These projects must result in the creation of at least 10 new jobs or the retention of 25 jobs.
https://ded.mo.gov/programs/community/brownfield-redevelopment-program
Application deadline: None
Grant amount: Up to $3,000 for first-time applicants
Description: Believe in Reading funds programs in the United States dedicated to the teaching and encouragement of reading for all ages. Funding is considered for programs that serve any age or aspect of supporting reading and literacy, including adult literacy, English as a second language projects, or Braille-related projects for the blind or visually impaired. The focus is on successful literacy programs that serve populations showing out of the ordinary needs, such as geographic areas with low reading scores and high poverty levels. Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, equivalent educational institutions, and public libraries are eligible to apply for support for existing, successful literacy programs that have been established for a minimum of two years.
