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Missouri
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 7, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Missouri, we recommend that you visit the state’s Show Me Strong COVID-19 portal, which includes information for businesses and a resource directory.”
Business-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Paycheck Protection Program
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates $349 billion to assist small businesses through section 7(a) loans and Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”), administered by the Small Business Administration … » more information -
Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loans
Economic Injury Disaster Loans (“EIDLs”) provide working capital to help small business concerns, small agricultural cooperatives and aquaculture companies, and most private non-profit organizations (of all sizes) meet financial obligations that … » more information -
CARES Act Coworking and Incubator Grant Program
The Department of Economic Development, under the CARES Act, established the Coworking and Incubator Grant Program providing grants to participating Missouri based Coworking and Incubator facilities to cover costs associated with COVID-19 related … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued the Economic Reopening Health Order. The guidelines are summarized below, though businesses and individuals should check for any additional city or county restrictions. In the … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
As of June 16, 2020 Missouri has entered Phase 2 of its “Show Me String Recovery Plan” and has fully reopened. During Phase 2, there is no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions have been lifted and all businesses are fully reopen … » more information -
Missouri Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Program
The state of Missouri General Assembly, under the CARES Act, established the Missouri Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Program providing grants to Missouri meat and poultry processing facilities to address business disruption difficulties … » more information -
Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established through the CARES Act, The Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant which provides up to 22 million in funding to nonprofits to support their efforts in assisting vulnerable communities … » more information -
PPE Production Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established the PPE Production Grant Program, which uses $20 million in funding under the CARES Act to foster increased manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE). » more information -
Show Me Strong Destination Marketing Organization Program
The state of Missouri will devote $15 million in CARES Act funding to support destination marketing organizations (DMOs) affected by the economic effects of COVID-19. The Department of Economic Development’s Division of Tourism will administer the … » more information -
Small Business Grant Program
Through the CARES Act, the state of Missouri has established The Small Business Grant Program. The Small Business Grant Program provides grants to small business and family-owned farms to aid in business recovery from the economic effects of … » more information -
Small Communities Operating Capital Loan Relief Program
The Missouri Development Finance Board established the Small Communities Operating Capital Loan Relief Program as part of the Governor’s Show Me Strong Recovery plan. The program allows for $5 million in funding to be allocated to Missouri … » more information
Employment-Related Relief Programs
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CARES Act: Unemployment Insurance Benefits
The CARES Act creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program that expands eligibility for unemployment benefits and increases those benefits for certain individuals who are unable to work due to the COVID-19 emergency. The program … » more information -
Credit for Sick Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a refundable income-tax credit to self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”), were they … » more information -
Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act
The Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”) requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid, job-protected leave for up to twelve weeks in connection with qualified family caregiving needs. The intended … » more information -
Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act
The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”) requires government employers and employers with fewer than 500 employees to provide their employees with paid sick leave if those employees are unable to work due to COVID-19. Full paid leave is … » more information -
CARES Act Coworking and Incubator Grant Program
The Department of Economic Development, under the CARES Act, established the Coworking and Incubator Grant Program providing grants to participating Missouri based Coworking and Incubator facilities to cover costs associated with COVID-19 related … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued the Economic Reopening Health Order. The guidelines are summarized below, though businesses and individuals should check for any additional city or county restrictions. In the … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
As of June 16, 2020 Missouri has entered Phase 2 of its “Show Me String Recovery Plan” and has fully reopened. During Phase 2, there is no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions have been lifted and all businesses are fully reopen … » more information -
PPE Production Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established the PPE Production Grant Program, which uses $20 million in funding under the CARES Act to foster increased manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE). » more information -
Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program
The Shared Work Unemployment Compensation Program is an alternative to layoffs for employers faced with a reduction in available work. It allows an employer to divide the available work among a specified group of affected employees instead of a … » more information -
Waivers of Certain Unemployment Eligibility Requirements
Missouri provides unemployment benefits, in the form of a weekly check, to individuals who have become unemployed through no fault of their own. Generally, receipt of unemployment benefits is contingent on the unemployed individual searching for new … » more information
Food-Related Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act
The COVID-19 Child Nutrition Response Act (the “CNRA”) enables the Secretary of Agriculture to waive conditions that states, schools, and individuals must meet to be eligible for financial support for federal nutrition programs. » more information -
Food and Nutrition Service
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes appropriations to the Department of Agriculture to fund food and nutrition assistance programs. » more information -
SNAP COVID-19 Response Waivers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) makes it easier to obtain nutritional assistance. The Act lifts certain requirements for low-income, unemployed individuals to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition … » more information -
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students (MEALS) Act
The Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act (the “MEALS Act”) seeks to ensure students have access to school meal benefits while schools are closed because of COVID-19. Enacted as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act … » more information -
Food Stamp/Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Each month, the Missouri Department of Social Services provides food assistance to individuals and families through SNAP benefits. In connection with the impact of COVID-19 the following changes are being made to the program: … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued the Economic Reopening Health Order. The guidelines are summarized below, though businesses and individuals should check for any additional city or county restrictions. In the … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
As of June 16, 2020 Missouri has entered Phase 2 of its “Show Me String Recovery Plan” and has fully reopened. During Phase 2, there is no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions have been lifted and all businesses are fully reopen … » more information -
Missouri Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Program
The state of Missouri General Assembly, under the CARES Act, established the Missouri Meat and Poultry Processing Grant Program providing grants to Missouri meat and poultry processing facilities to address business disruption difficulties … » more information -
Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established through the CARES Act, The Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant which provides up to 22 million in funding to nonprofits to support their efforts in assisting vulnerable communities … » more information -
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time. » more information -
Small Business Grant Program
Through the CARES Act, the state of Missouri has established The Small Business Grant Program. The Small Business Grant Program provides grants to small business and family-owned farms to aid in business recovery from the economic effects of … » more information -
Feeding America
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Feeding America network of food banks has added mobile pantry stops and is implementing drive-through food pickup and delivery options. Feeding America has also established the COVID-19 Response Fund to help … » more information -
Mon Ami
Mon Ami is a non-profit organization that matches seniors with local volunteers who visit them weekly. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Mon Ami is offering seniors nationwide social visits by phone or video. Additionally, Mon Ami is providing … » more information -
Restaurant Workers Relief Program
In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the Lee Initiative has established the Restaurant Workers Relief Program, through which it is operating grab-and-go food sites in cities throughout the United States for restaurant employees that were either … » more information
Health-Related Relief Programs
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Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
This section of the CARES Act addresses proper procedures to be used by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority in implementing countermeasure research, development and procurement with respect to biodefense and infectious … » more information -
CARES Act Provisions for Seniors and Healthy Start
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) includes provisions addressing senior assistance programs and Healthy Start. » more information -
CARES Act: Coverage of Testing and Preventative Services
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) mandates that private health insurers cover certain testing and preventative services for COVID-19 without prior authorization and at no cost. » more information -
CARES Act: Support for Healthcare Providers
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the “CARES Act”) appropriates funds to detect, prevent, diagnose, and treat coronavirus, and provides additional funding for telehealth: … » more information -
Defense Health Program
This program appropriates $82 million in additional funding to the Department of Defense to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic tests and related services for beneficiaries of military TRICARE health plans, as described in Division F, Section … » more information -
Families First Coronavirus Response Act Health Provisions
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides no-cost COVID-19 testing for participants in private health insurance plans and beneficiaries of federal health insurance programs, and expanded Medicaid benefits. » more information -
Indian Health Services
This program provides funding to the Indian Health Service to cover the cost of COVID-19 testing. Specifically, the program appropriates $64 million in new funding to the Indian Health Service to be used to cover the costs of COVID-19 diagnostic … » more information -
Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund
This section appropriates an additional $1 billion for a “Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund” for the Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to pay claims submitted by providers for reimbursement for the cost of COVID-19 … » more information -
CARES Act Coworking and Incubator Grant Program
The Department of Economic Development, under the CARES Act, established the Coworking and Incubator Grant Program providing grants to participating Missouri based Coworking and Incubator facilities to cover costs associated with COVID-19 related … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
The Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services issued the Economic Reopening Health Order. The guidelines are summarized below, though businesses and individuals should check for any additional city or county restrictions. In the … » more information -
Guidance Regarding Missouri’s Economic Reopening
As of June 16, 2020 Missouri has entered Phase 2 of its “Show Me String Recovery Plan” and has fully reopened. During Phase 2, there is no statewide health order. All statewide restrictions have been lifted and all businesses are fully reopen … » more information -
Missouri Medicaid MO HealthNet
MO HealthNet is Missouri’s Medicaid program which covers qualified medical expenses for individuals who meet certain eligibility requirements. » more information -
Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established through the CARES Act, The Nonprofit Relief and Recovery Grant which provides up to 22 million in funding to nonprofits to support their efforts in assisting vulnerable communities … » more information -
PPE Production Grant Program
The Missouri Department of Economic Development has established the PPE Production Grant Program, which uses $20 million in funding under the CARES Act to foster increased manufacturing of personal protective equipment (PPE). » more information -
Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the Jewish Coalition Against Domestic Abuse is continuing to provide services remotely. Those affected by, or seeking guidance related to … » more information
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