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Submit to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY25 Competitive Application Cycle
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Industrial Infrastructure Program
Submit to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Industrial Infrastructure Program

The CDBG Industrial Infrastructure Program helps communities develop public infrastructure that allows industries to locate new facilities, expand existing facilities, prevent the closing of a facility or the relocation of a facility outside the state. Grant funds may be used for public streets, water or sewer lines, engineering and other public facilities necessary to support private sector projects. 


If guidance is needed during the development of the application or guidance regarding the submittal of the application, please contact the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) office via phone or email and we will happy to provide assistance.


Phone: (573) 751-3600
Email: harry.bozoian@ded.mo.gov


The CDBG Industrial Infrastructure Program is an open cycle program, meaning that applications may be submitted at any time year round. 


Application Guidelines can be found here: https://ded.mo.gov/programs/community/community-development-block-grants-economic-development



**Helpful Hints for CDBG Industrial Infrastructure Applications"

  • Use Mozilla Fire Fox or Google Chrome for the best Submittable Performance.
  • Be sure to use a desktop or laptop computer, DO NOT USE a phone, iPad, tablet, etc. as this could negatively impact Submittable performance. 
  • Clear your internet browser's cache and cookies. 
  • Update your browser to the most recent version available. 
  • Review and familiarize yourself with the Industrial Infrastructure Application Guidelines before writing application. 
  • Give yourself plenty of time to complete and review the application before submission. 
  • Answer questions clearly and with plenty of detail. 
  • Fully review the application before submission to ensure that the application is complete and accurate. 



If you have any questions, need any technical assistance, or need any specific application documents, please reach out to harry.bozoian@ded.mo.gov or debbie.feeback@ded.mo.gov. 

Submit to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Downtown Revitalization Program

Downtown areas help define communities and invigorate tourism. The State of Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) administers the Downtown Revitalization Program to assist with impactful downtown improvement projects to revitalize the cultural heartbeat of communities through redevelopment. These projects eliminate slum and blight conditions on the front and selected side facades of eligible buildings in core downtown areas, and address code violations for commercial structures. Sub recipients are prohibited from using Downtown Revitalization program funds for improvements related to residential portions of mixed-use buildings. Project buildings must be situated within a downtown target area as defined by the community, in which at least 25% of all buildings are judged through individual surveys and documentation to be in fair and/or poor condition.

For more information on the CDBG Downtown Revitalization Program or if you need assistance developing the application, please contact Debbie Feeback, Chief Development Officer at debbie.feeback@ded.mo.gov or Harry E. Bozoian, CBDG Planning Specialist at harry.bozoian@ded.mo.gov

Submit to Private Activity Bond Allocation (PABA) Application

Thanks for your interest in the Private Activity Bond Allocation (PABA) program.  Please check out the links below for helpful resources and tips when completing this electronic application.
Program Related Questions?

  • Check out the PABA Webpage for access to the documents that must be submitted with this application.
  • Reach out to DED at redevelopment@ded.mo.gov or by phone at 573-526-1032 for any additional assistance needed.

Tips for working with Submittable

  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • You can invite people to collaborate on a submission.
  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly.

Technical Submittable Questions?


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Submit to FY25 Family Development Account (FDA) Application

Welcome! Below you will see a list of helpful tips on completing the FY2025 Family Development Account (FDA) application. All applications will be accepted through April 30, 2025, on a first-received, first-awarded basis.
 

1.  Before starting this application, you'll want to gather the information and documents listed below.  

  • Organization FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)
  • Organization NAICS
  • Organization E-Verify MOU (see the FDA Guidelines for more information)
  • Organization Articles of Incorporation (and Bylaws if applicable)
  • Organization 501(c)(3) IRS letter (if the applying organization is designated as a 501(c)(3))
  • FDA Applicant Certification

2.  You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.     

3.  You can invite people to collaborate on a submission. Click here for a short video tutorial and more details.     

4.  Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer IS NOT supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.     

5.  Questions about NAP or Submittable? Check out these resources or contact our team at community@ded.mo.gov.    

We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.

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Submit to FY26 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) Round 1 Application

Welcome! Below you will see a list of helpful tips on completing the FY2026 Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) application. Applications and all supporting documents must be submitted no later than May 2nd at 5:00 pm.

          1.  Before starting this application, you'll want to gather the information and documents listed below.  

  • Organization FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number)
  • Organization NAICS
  • Local Government Certification Form.
  • Organization E-Verify MOU (see the NAP Guidelines for more information)
  • Organization Articles of Incorporation (and Bylaws if applicable)
  • Organization 501(c)(3) IRS letter (if the applying organization is designated as a 501(c)(3))
  • Applicant Certification
  • Site Control – For Capital Campaign projects only. Click here to download the form. Refer to the NAP Guidelines for information about acceptable documentation.

2.  You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.     3.  You can invite people to collaborate on a submission. Click here for a short video tutorial and more details.     4.  Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer IS NOT supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.     5.  Questions about NAP or Submittable? Check out these resources or contact our team at community@ded.mo.gov.    

We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.

Approved projects will have a project start date of July 1, 2025. If the timing would work better for your organization, the Round 2 application cycle will open in late Summer 2025, for projects starting January 1, 2026. Please note that each organization can only have one NAP project at a time.

Historic Tax Credit Program - Existing Project Forms (for projects where the preliminary application was NOT sent in using Submittable)
Submit to Historic Tax Credit Program - Existing Project Forms (for projects where the preliminary application was NOT sent in using Submittable)

Welcome, below you will see a list of helpful tips on completing this application.

  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • You can invite people to collaborate on a submission. Click here for a short video tutorial and more details.
  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable Account regularly.



Technical Questions?
Check out the Submitter Resource Center or contact Submittable Customer Support.
I'm having trouble uploading file(s) to an application form, what do I do?

  1. Click here for a helpful article on file upload troubleshooting. 
  2. Make sure to wait for the file to fully upload and a green “Draft Saved” appears at the top of the screen before trying to upload another file. 
  3. If you are experiencing this multiple times while dragging a file, please try to upload directly from a folder using the “Choose File” function.



Program Related Questions?  
Reach out to DED at redevelopment@ded.mo.gov or by phone at 573-522-8004 for assistance.  
Download the Historic Tax Credit program guidelines here.

July 1 - August 27, 2024 Historic Tax Credit (HTC) - Preliminary Application
Submit to July 1 - August 27, 2024 Historic Tax Credit (HTC) - Preliminary Application

Thanks for your interest in the Historic Tax Credit Program.  Please check out the links below for helpful resources and tips when completing this electronic application.  
 

  • Please utilize our HTC - Preliminary Application Checklist for your convenience prior to completing this application.  This will help make sure all of the documents required are ready to be submitted.  Make sure to download a copy of the form onto your device to use all of the interactive features of the form.  It is also recommended that you use Acrobat Reader DC or Google Chrome to open/view the checklist.  

Program Related Questions?  
 



Tips for working with Submittable
 

  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • You can invite people to collaborate on a submission. 
  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly.



Technical Submittable Questions?  
 


 

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Submit to Historic Tax Credit (HTC) Preliminary Application V.1

Thank you for your interest in the Historic Tax Credit Program.  Please check out the links below for helpful resources and tips when completing this electronic application.  
 

  • Please utilize our HTC - Preliminary Application Checklist for your convenience prior to completing this application.  This will help make sure all of the documents required are ready to be submitted.  Make sure to download a copy of the form onto your device to use all of the interactive features of the form.  It is also recommended that you use Acrobat Reader DC or Google Chrome to open/view the checklist.  

Program Related Questions?  
 



Tips for working with Submittable
 

  • You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.
  • You can invite people to collaborate on a submission. 
  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • We will follow-up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly.



Technical Submittable Questions?  
 


 

* = Required Information

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Submit to Intern and Apprentice Tax Credit Program/IARA

Welcome! 

Thank you for your interest in the Intern and Apprentice Recruitment Act Program (IARA) herein after referred to as Intern and Apprentice Tax Credit (IATC) Program.  The IATC program passed by the 2023 General Assembly in House Bill No. 417 allows eligible taxpayers to claim a tax credit against the taxpayer’s state tax liability for hiring interns or apprentices provided that the number of interns and apprentices employed during the tax year exceeds the average number of interns and apprentices employed by the taxpayer for the previous three years. IATC encourages businesses to grow the number of interns and apprentices they employ and thus secure and retain workforce talent within the state.

Eligible taxpayers include any individual, firm, partner in a firm, corporation, partnership, shareholder in an S corporation, or member of a limited liability company subject to the state income tax imposed under chapter 143, 147, 148, or 153, excluding the withholding tax imposed under sections 143.191 to 143.265.

Eligible taxpayers will be issued an income tax credit for hiring interns or apprentices who meet program terms equal to $1,500 per intern or apprentice up to $9,000 per taxpayer per year. The total amount of tax credits authorized by the program for all applicants combined shall not exceed $1 million per year.

Please review the information and links below for helpful resources and tips when completing this electronic application. Contact DED at iatc@missourionestart.com for any additional program-related assistance needed.  


Getting Started 

Review the IARA Guidelines prior to completing this application to ensure understanding of the program and requirements.   Before starting this application, please gather the information and documents listed below.        


Who should create the Submittable account? 

The email address of the individual creating the Submittable account will be the primary contact for communication between DED and the applicant. This email address will receive notifications about application status and will be the recipient of any questions regarding your application. 

  1. You must only have one open application per email address at a time.
  2. You must provide unique email addresses for each application.
  3. You will be required to complete and submit one application before beginning an additional application.

Tips for working with Submittable 

You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.  You can invite people to collaborate on a submission.

  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • We will follow up with you about your submission by email. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly.  Emails from Submittable will be sent from notifications@email.submittable.com.

 Technical Submittable Questions? 


 We look forward to working with you!      

Missouri One Start, a Division of the Department of Economic Development

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Submit to Credential Training Program Application

Welcome! 

Thank you for your interest in the Credential Training Program. 

The Upskill Credential Training Fund was created in 2023 when Section 620.2500, RSMo, was enacted. It is administered by the Department of Economic Development (DED) and seeks to assist employers upskill their workforce with the credentials needed within their industries. 

A qualifying employer seeking to utilize the Credential Training Program shall submit an application based on competitive criteria outlined within these guidelines, DED will score and rank the applications (see Appendix C and Appendix D of the guidelines) and issue a preliminary award letter to qualifying employers.  DED will reimburse the qualifying employer the cost of the credentials, not to exceed $2,000 for each current or prospective employee, who earns a credential, provided no qualifying employer receive more than $30,000 in any fiscal year. If DED is satisfied with the documentation provided by the qualifying employer (Appendix B) that the current or prospective employee has obtained the credential, DED shall reimburse the qualifying employer the amount indicated in the Preliminary Award Letter. 

Credentials may not include certificates of completion or course work which does not result in issuance of a new certification, license, educational certificate, or other verification of an individual’s qualification or competence upon completion of course work, such as completion of a continuing education requirement or a single course among multiple which are required to achieve a credential. 

Program Related Questions? 

Getting Started 

Before completing the Credential Training Program Application, please use Google Chrome as your web browser.  

Please gather the information and documents listed below before starting the application....

 

When you create the Submittable account? 

The email address of the individual creating the Submittable account will be the primary contact for communication between DED and the applicant. This email address will receive notifications about application status and will be the recipient of any questions regarding your application. 

PLEASE NOTE: Submittable allows for only one open application per email address at a time. If you plan to submit applications on behalf of multiple Applicants:  

  1. You must provide unique email addresses for each application, OR
  2. You will be required to complete and submit one application before beginning an additional application.

 Tips for working with Submittable 

You can save a draft of your work if you would like to finish filling out the form at a later date.  You can invite people to collaborate on a submission.

  • Submittable works best on Google Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. Microsoft Internet Explorer is not supported. Please make sure you are using a supported browser.
  • DED will follow up with you about your submission by Submittable. Please be sure to safelist notification emails from Submittable and check the email you used to sign up for your Submittable account regularly.  Emails from Submittable will be sent from notifications@email.submittable.com.

 Technical Submittable Questions? 


We look forward to working with you!      

Missouri One Start, a Division of the Department of Economic Development

Missouri Department of Economic Development