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Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) | Department of Economic Development Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) The CY2026 Youth Opportunities Program application cycle closed on January 23, 2026, at 5:00 p. m. Applications are currently being reviewed.
The upcoming CY2027 YOP application cycle will open in December of 2026. To broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development and participation in community life for youth. The purpose of the Youth Opportunities Program is to broaden and strengthen opportunities for positive development and participation in community life for youth, and to discourage such persons from engaging in criminal and violent behavior.
YOP Workshops & Trainings CY2026 YOP Application Workshop CY2025 YOP Application Workshop Tax credits are allocated to organizations administering positive youth development or crime prevention projects that have been approved through the application process. Approved organizations secure contributions from their community, and the contributor receives tax credits for those contributions.
For projects approved for CY2026 and beyond, there are 70% tax credits (previously 50% for projects approved prior to CY2026) 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 used specifically for the project.
Eligible Projects include: Internship/Apprenticeship Adopt-A-School Mentor/Role Model Substance Abuse Prevention To prepare for an application cycle, please gather the following information and documents listed below: Organization FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) Letter of Local Government Support Organization E-Verify MOU (see the YOP Guidelines for more information) Organization Articles of Incorporation (and Bylaws if applicable) Organization 501(c)(3) IRS letter (if designated as a 501(c)(3)) Applicant Certification (Download also available from the Attachments section of the application) Site Control – For Capital Campaign projects.
Refer to the YOP Guidelines for information about acceptable documentation YOP Budget & Other Sources of Funding Document Submission – Existing Projects Only To submit program documents, please upload files to the Community Finance Box Account. If you have any programmatic questions, please contact us at 573-522-9062 or Community@ded. mo.
gov . To submit a physical copy, please mail to: Missouri Department of Economic Development Business and Community Solutions Jefferson City, Missouri 65102-0118 Email: community@ded. mo.
gov Community Finance Tax Credit Application Companion Guide The Community Finance Tax Credit Application Companion Guide is now available. This new resource was created to provide a clear explanation of the application process, including documentation requirements for each donation type and examples of each kind of documentation.
Community Finance Companion Guide NAP/YOP Appendix B: Audit Guidelines NAP/YOP Additional Credit Request NAP/YOP Final Report Form NAP/YOP Revised Budget Template YOP Project Extension Form Individual Payroll Deduction Statement Youth Opportunities Program 2025 Annual Report
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Missouri serving youth under 21. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Youth Opportunities Program (YOP) is funded by Missouri Department of Economic Development. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) FY26 Competitive Cycle is sponsored by Missouri Department of Economic Development. The CDBG program provides federal funding to small cities and counties to improve infrastructure, support community facilities such as senior centers and community centers, and strengthen local economies in ways that primarily benefit low-to-moderate income persons while address…
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