Complete the application before spending down funds on community engagement activities.

Please complete the application before beginning to spend down the funds.  All applications must be approved before funds are used.

The People Energizing Places (PEP) Grant and the Strategic Teams Engaging Places (STEP) Grant were created to meet the growing need for advanced training and assistance within Missouri Main Street communities. Recognizing the challenges faced by Main Street organizations, these grants aim to provide structured support to elevate local revitalization efforts.

PEP Grant: This two-year grant offers comprehensive services with a 75/25 matching structure, where the community contributes 25% of the total cost, amounting to $9,600. The grant focuses on advanced training and development, positioning Missouri Main Street Connection (MMSC) as a vital partner in advancing your Main Street program.

STEP Grant: This one-year grant emphasizes sustainable revitalization through expert guidance and individualized training. Like the PEP Grant, it operates on a 75/25 matching basis, with the community responsible for 25% of the costs, totaling $5,000. The program is designed to enhance downtown development and strategic initiatives.

By applying for either grant, your organization will partner with Missouri Main Street Connection to achieve greater effectiveness and impact, ensuring continued success in your Main Street endeavors.

The Missouri Main Street program does sometimes offer financial grants to designated Main Street programs in Missouri, but that is not part of either the People Energizing Places or Strategic Teams Engaging People Grant participants. As noted in application document, extensive technical assistance and training will be provided by MMSC as its share of the Matching Grant and contracted downtown revitalization consultants may be brought in to assist with training and paid for by MMSC. 

2025 BPC Project Grant Application Guidelines - $10,000

 Details 

· Amount - $10,000

Eligible Uses

· Must be a visible project or initiative that can be celebrated or showcased and helps build momentum in your community for the initiative.

o Examples: community garden, familiarization tour, arts projects, placemaking, beautification, youth activities, open space utilization, murals, wayfinding, or streetscape activities.

· Must be in alignment with the potential Blueprint strategic planning goals for your community.

· Teams must work with their community coaches to discuss funding ideas, how to be strategic with project funding ideas, how to leverage funds, and any alternative or additional funding sources available.

Timeline 2025 - 2026

o July 8, 2025 - Applications open – Submittable link will be shared electronically

o July 25, 2025 – Application due via Submittable 

o November 21, 2025 – Update on progress due to PDC – form will be available in October.

o June 30, 2026 Final close-out report due & funds must be spent 

Teams must track/collect (for reporting)

o Photos (smiling faces, projects in action, before-and-after photos) to submit with the final report. At least five. High-resolution images.

o A story to local or regional media that highlights the project- provide press release.

o Volunteer details – number of volunteers & hours.

o Budget – Income – if additional funding available & Expenses

Budget Template: ProjectBudgetBlank.xlsx

2024 BPC Project Grant Application Closeout - $5,000

Due June 13, 2025

Details from original grant application:

· Amount - $5,000

Eligible Uses

· Must be a visible project or initiative that can be celebrated or showcased and helps build momentum in your community for the initiative.

o Examples: community garden, familiarization tour, arts projects, placemaking, beautification, youth activities, open space utilization, murals, wayfinding, or streetscape activities.

· Must be in alignment with the potential Blueprint strategic planning goals for your community.

· Teams must work with their community coaches to discuss funding ideas, how to be strategic with project funding ideas, how to leverage funds, and any alternative or additional funding sources available.

Teams must track/collect (for reporting)

o Photos (smiling faces, projects in action, before-and-after photos) to submit with the final report. At least five. High-resolution images.

o A story to local or regional media that highlights the project- provide press release.

o Volunteer details – number of volunteers & hours.

o Budget – Income – if additional funding available & Expenses

This interface is intended to assist you in reporting on the development of your Active Transportation Plan to WalkWorks. It will document your work and the way the grants funds are being applied.

For subsequent submissions, to the extent that any one of the activities has been completed and reflected in an earlier report or is not relevant to the period on which you are reporting, there is no need to address it again. 

This interface is intended to assist you in reporting on the development of your Active Transportation Plan to WalkWorks. It will document your work and the way the grants funds are being applied.

For subsequent submissions, to the extent that any one of the activities has been completed and reflected in an earlier report or is not relevant to the period on which you are reporting, there is no need to address it again.