Grant for Women-Led Startups and Small Businesses (Missouri State Treasurer's Office, administered through aggregators)

Grant for Women-Led Startups and Small Businesses (Missouri State Treasurer's Office, administered through aggregators) is sponsored by Missouri State Treasurer's Office. This grant specifically aims to enhance funding access for women-led startups and small businesses throughout Missouri. Designed as a merit-based opportunity, it offers a one-time award to eligible applicants to facilitate the launch or growth of their ventures.

Missouri State Treasurer's Office - News and Events: Press Release Treasurer Malek Announces the Upcoming April 1 Opening of the MOBUCK$ Application Portal for Small Business Contact: Tianna Brooks, 573-751-5390 JEFFERSON CITY, MO — Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek today announced the upcoming opening of the MOBUCK$ application portal for the Small Business category of the Missouri Linked Deposit Program.

The portal will open on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 8:00 a. m. CST and will remain open until allocated funding is depleted.

A total of $100 million in funding is available during this reopening. “The Small Business component of the MOBUCK$ program is designed to strengthen Missouri’s economy from the ground up,” said Treasurer Malek. “By making low-interest capital more accessible, we are empowering entrepreneurs to expand, hire, innovate, and invest in their communities.

Small businesses are the backbone of our state, and our priority is ensuring they have the financial tools to succeed. ” This application opening allows participating lending institutions to submit applications on behalf of eligible small business borrowers. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis once all required documentation has been submitted.

Required documentation includes a Missouri Department of Revenue Tax Clearance Certificate, which must be valid as of the application submission date. About the Program: MOBUCK$ is part of the Missouri State Treasurer’s Linked Deposit Program, which invests in Missouri’s small businesses, agricultural operations, and governmental entities.

Through partnerships with qualified lending institutions, the program provides low-interest loans that help expand economic opportunity across the state. By reducing interest rates by approximately 2–3 percent, MOBUCK$ enables borrowers to save on financing costs. “This program is about investing in Missouri’s entrepreneurial spirit,” Treasurer Malek said.

“When small businesses thrive, families thrive, communities thrive, and our entire state moves forward. MOBUCK$ reflects our commitment to helping Missouri business owners build their future and keep the American Dream within reach. ” Anyone interested in applying should consult a qualified participating lender , who is responsible for submitting an application on their behalf.

For more information about the MOBUCK$ program and application guidelines, visit treasurer. mo. gov .