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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.”
Health-Related Relief Programs
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National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics
The National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization comprised of free, community-based, non-profit, volunteer-supported medical clinics serving people without, or with little, health insurance. The NAFC … » more information -
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Recognizing that COVID-19 related quarantines and social distancing efforts may exacerbate domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is continuing to operate and is providing coronavirus-specific guidance regarding safety planning … » more information
Housing-Related Relief Programs
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Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers two forms of relief. Energy assistance provides recipients with a one-time payment for primary heating bills from November through March. The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) … » 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
Insurance-Related Relief Programs
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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 -
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
Tax-Related Relief Programs
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Credit for Family Leave for Certain Self-Employed Individuals
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) creates a refundable income tax credit for self-employed individuals who would otherwise be entitled to paid sick leave under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion … » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Family Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages required to be paid under the Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act (the “EFMLEA”). » more information -
Payroll Credit for Required Paid Sick Leave
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides a tax credit to eligible employers for wages paid under the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act (the “EPSLA”). » more information -
Special Rule Related to Tax on Employers
This section of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (the “FFCRA”) exempts employers from employer-side Federal Insurance Contributions Act (“FICA”) (or employer-side taxes under the parallel social security system for railroads (“RRTA”)) … » 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
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
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COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020
The COVID-19 Pandemic Education Relief Act of 2020 (the “Education Relief Act”) provides assistance to students and institutions of higher education impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. » more information -
Federal Student Loan Payment Suspension and Interest Waiver
To provide student borrowers greater financial flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis, the Department of Education has temporarily suspended the obligation to make payments for most federally-owned student loans. Additionally, the interest rate on … » more information -
A+ Scholarship Reduction/Suspension of Eligibility Requirements
The A+ Scholarship Program provides scholarship funds to eligible graduates of A+ designated high schools who attend participating public community colleges or vocational/technical schools, or certain private two-year vocational/technical schools. » more information -
Child Care Subsidy Program
The Child Care Subsidy Program is an existing program that helps low-income parents of a child under the age of 13 (or older than 13 with a special need) pay for child care so parents can focus on finding and holding steady work that can support … » more information -
COVID-19 Call Center
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has opened a COVID-19 Call Center. » 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 -
Price Gouging Hotline and Complaint Form
The Missouri Office of the Attorney General provided a hotline and complaint form for any consumer to report complaints about “price gouging” regarding COVID-19 “necessities of life.” … » 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 -
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides financial assistance to low-income families with children under age 18, or under age 19, if the child attending high school and is expected to graduate before age 19. Cash benefits are provided … » more information -
Actors Fund Emergency Assistance
The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to professionals in the entertainment industry who have been affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. By completing one application, individuals can apply for assistance from the Actors Fund … » more information -
Arts Leaders of Color Emergency Fund
The Arts Administrators of Color Network is providing one-time grants of up to $200 to artists and arts administrators who have been financial impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak. » more information -
Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy
To help address school closures resulting from the COVID-19 outbreak, the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has curated a list of free online learning resources, including a digital classroom for children who experience difficulty learning … » more information -
Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
During the COVID-19 outbreak, The United States Bartenders Guild (USBG) National Charity Foundation is providing relief grants of $150 to $500 to bartenders, bar backs, bar servers, or other workers engaged in the service or preparation of alcoholic … » more information
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