Kirkwood-Des Peres Area Chamber of Commerce

Kirkwood, MO · 574 members

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Tax creditMO · statewide

Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) tax credits

Missouri Department of Economic Development

Missouri nonprofits (and, with conditions, businesses) can apply for approved community projects - job training, education, crime prevention, community services or physical revitalization - whose donors then receive 50% or 70% state tax credits. The FY27 Round 2 application is open until October 23, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

Amount
50% or 70% tax credits to an eligible taxpayer who makes a qualified contribution
When
Apply by Oct 23 · closing soon
Who can apply
Eligible Applicants: Not-for-profit corporations organized under Chapter 355, RSMo; Organizations holding a 501(c)(3) ruling from the IRS; and Missouri businesses (Special conditions apply. Please see the NAP Guidelines for details.)

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GrantMO · statewide

Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center (SBTTAC) — Region 4 operator

U.S. Department of Transportation, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU)

USDOT will award one cooperative agreement of $250,143.33 to a nonprofit organization that will establish and operate the Region 4 Small Business Transportation Technical Assistance Center, which helps small businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska and Tennessee compete for transportation contracts. Chambers of commerce, trade associations, community-based organizations and colleges with transportation-contracting expertise and an office in the region can apply on Grants.gov by 11:59 PM EST on October 31, 2026. A 15% cost share is required.

Amount
The total funding to be awarded across the six regions is $2.3 million. Region 4 will be awarded $250,143.33.
When
Apply by Oct 31
Match required
Who can apply
To be eligible for this Cooperative Agreement, an applicant must be an established nonprofit, community-based organization, transportation-related trade association, chamber of commerce, college or university, community college, faith-based institution; Historically Black College or Universities (HBCUs), or any other transportation-related nonprofit organization that has the documented experience and capacity necessary to operate and administer a coordinated delivery system that prepares small businesses to compete for transportation-related contracts.
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GrantMO · statewide

Missouri Arts Council Express Grants

Missouri Arts Council

Missouri Arts Council grants of up to $4,000, with no match required, for arts activities by small and emerging arts organizations and organizations in rural communities (Express Project and Express Touring). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis through FY2027, due by the first Monday of the month two months before project expenses begin.

Amount
The maximum request amount is $4,000, and no matching funds are required.
When
Rolling, apply any time
Who can apply
Express Grants are designed to encourage small and emerging arts organizations and organizations based in rural communities to seek financial assistance for arts activities.

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GrantMO · statewide

EDA Planning and Local Technical Assistance — Denver Regional Office (FY 2021–2023 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for economic development planning and local technical assistance (such as feasibility studies, impact analyses, disaster resiliency plans and project planning) in economically distressed areas, handled by EDA's Denver Regional Office. Award ceiling $300,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a continuing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.

Amount
Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $300,000; Award Floor $0
When
Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to section 3 of the Public Works and Economic Development Act of 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3122) (PWEDA) and EDA’s regulation at 13 C.F.R. § 300.3, the following types of entities are eligible to receive funding assistance from EDA: 1. District Organizations (as defined in 13 C.F.R. § 300.3); 2. Indian Tribes or a consortium of Indian Tribes; 3. States, cities, or other political subdivisions of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; 4. Institutions of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or 5. Public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State.

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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2025 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Award ceiling $50,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.

Amount
Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $50,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $1,447,000,000
When
Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Eligible applicants under the FY25 Disaster program include a(n): District organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District (EDD); Indian tribe or a consortium of Indian tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a state, including a special purpose unit of a state or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions, institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; public or private nonprofit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state; an economic development organization; or a public-private partnership for public infrastructure. EDA is not authorized to provide grants or cooperative agreements to individuals or for-profit entities under this NOFO. Applications from individuals or for-profit entities will not be considered for funding.

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EDA Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (FY 2025 PWEAA NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for public works infrastructure and economic adjustment projects that support economic development in distressed communities and regions. Awards from $100,000 up to $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on an ongoing basis through EDA's EDGE portal.

Amount
Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $100,000
When
Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
Pursuant to Section 3(4) of PWEDA (42 U.S.C. § 3122(4)(a)) and 13 C.F.R. § 300.3 (Eligible Recipient), eligible applicants for EDA financial assistance under the Public Works and EAA programs include a(n): (i) District Organization of an EDA-designated Economic Development District; (ii) Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; (iii) State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; (iv) institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or (v) public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. Individuals and for-profit entities are not eligible for funding under this NOFO.

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EDA Disaster Supplemental (FY 2023 NOFO)

U.S. Economic Development Administration

EDA grants for long-term economic recovery projects in areas with a Presidential major disaster declaration for natural disasters in calendar years 2021 and 2022. Award ceiling $30,000,000; cost share required; applications accepted on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted or the NOFO is replaced or canceled.

Amount
Grants.gov: Award Ceiling $30,000,000; Award Floor $0; Estimated Total Program Funding $483,000,000
When
Rolling, apply any time
Match required
Who can apply
District Organization; Indian Tribe or a consortium of Indian Tribes; State, county, city, or other political subdivision of a State, including a special purpose unit of a State or local government engaged in economic or infrastructure development activities, or a consortium of political subdivisions; Institution of higher education or a consortium of institutions of higher education; or Public or private non-profit organization or association acting in cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a State. The project of an eligible applicant must be able to meet area eligibility requirements to be considered for funding under this Disaster Supplemental NOFO. Such eligibility is predicated upon the project being located in or primarily serving one or more communities impacted by Hurricanes Ian and Fiona, and of wildfires, flooding, and other natural disasters occurring in calendar years 2021 and 2022. More specifically, consistent with 13 C.F.R. parts 301 and 307, EDA will determine area eligibility pursuant to the applicable Federal disaster declaration under the Stafford Act, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) designation of areas as eligible for public assistance or individual assistance due to the declared disasters listed on FEMA’s website (www.fema.gov/disaster/). For construction projects (including design and engineering), the project must be located within an eligible county. For non-construction projects, the project’s scope of work must primarily benefit eligible counties, and stakeholders representing those eligible counties must be directly engaged in the project.

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GrantMO · statewide

Marketing Platform Development (MPD) grant

Missouri Division of Tourism

Missouri Division of Tourism reimburses up to 50% (maximum $10,000) of one-time tourism marketing platform projects - such as websites, creative strategy, visual assets, social media strategy or visitor studies - for certified and non-certified DMOs and regional partnerships. Applications open April 1 and close April 30 each year.

Amount
each grant awarded shall be limited to no more than $10,000 and shall be matched by non-state dollars
When
Opens in April 2027
Match required
Who can apply
This program is available to MDT certified DMOs, non-certified DMOs, and regional partnerships.

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GrantMO · statewide

Marketing Matching Grant (MMG)

Missouri Division of Tourism

Missouri Division of Tourism reimburses certified destination marketing organizations - including approved chambers of commerce - for 50% of approved media advertising placements, with allocations based on the county tourism level. Applications are taken April 1-30 each year for the following fiscal year.

Amount
Approved DMO media advertisement placements are reimbursed at 50% up to the approved application amount.
When
Opens in April 2027
Match required
Who can apply
Approved DMO media advertisement placements are reimbursed at 50% up to the approved application amount. Funding is determined by a DMO’s county tourism level and this program is available to all certified DMOs.

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Tax creditMO · statewide

Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) tax credits

Missouri Department of Economic Development

Missouri organizations running approved youth development or crime prevention projects (internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, youth clubs, activity centers and similar) receive state tax credits to offer donors - 70% for money and youth wages, 30% for property or equipment. The CY2027 application cycle opens in December 2026.

Amount
70% tax credits ... for monetary contributions and wages paid to youth in an approved internship, apprenticeship or employment project, and 30% tax credits for property or equipment contributions
When
Expected to open in December
Who can apply
Tax credits are allocated to organizations administering positive youth development or crime prevention projects that have been approved through the application process.

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Retired programs (1) — still listed on many chamber sites; don’t send members here
  • T-Mobile Hometown GrantsEnded
    T-Mobile

    T-Mobile's Hometown Grants, up to $50,000 for projects in towns under 50,000 people, ended with its final 26 recipients announced June 25, 2026. It is no longer accepting applications.

    Official page: T-Mobile Hometown Grants

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Membership at a glance

574 businesses in the directory we track.

Top categories

  • Banks & credit unions
    24
  • Insurance
    22
  • Hospitals & clinics
    21
  • Financial & investment services
    20
  • Senior services
    19
  • Real estate services
    18
  • Business services
    18
  • Restaurants
    17

Top towns

  • St Louis
    242
  • Kirkwood
    182
  • Des Peres
    49
  • Chesterfield
    10
  • Fenton
    9
  • Clayton
    5
  • Ballwin
    5

From the chamber’s public member directory, last checked Oct 13, 2026.

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