Jackson County

Kansas City, MO

Known for its barbecue, jazz heritage, and numerous fountains.

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Kansas City, MO offers a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs looking to start or grow a small business. Discover essential resources, including grants, loans, and tax incentives, designed to support local ventures. This guide provides key information on navigating the unique landscape of small business opportunities in Kansas City.

Available Resources

We found 153 active programs for small businesses.

countyloan

$50,000

AltCap Jackson County Microloan Program

Apply for the AltCap Jackson County Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Jackson County Chapter 100 Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Jackson County Chapter 100 Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Fund

Apply for the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$50,000

LaunchKC Start-Up Grants

Apply for the LaunchKC Start-Up Grants to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

EDCKC Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Façade Grant Program

Apply for the EDCKC Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Façade Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$100,000

Kansas City Small Business Capital Access Program (SBCAP)

Apply for the Kansas City Small Business Capital Access Program (SBCAP) to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

Amount Varies

EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$50,000

AltCap KC Metropolitan Microloan Program

Apply for the AltCap KC Metropolitan Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

Amount Varies

Jackson County Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the Jackson County Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$50,000

LaunchKC Grants

Apply for the LaunchKC Grants to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Grant

Apply for the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Sales Tax Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund (NTDF) Grant

Apply for the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund (NTDF) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

EDCKC Facade Improvement Grant

Apply for the EDCKC Facade Improvement Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Apply for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

KCMO Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Chapter 99 Tax Abatement

Apply for the KCMO Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Chapter 99 Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

KCMO Chapter 353 Tax Abatement

Apply for the KCMO Chapter 353 Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

KCMO Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement

Apply for the KCMO Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

KCMO Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Tax Abatement

Apply for the KCMO Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

KCMO Chapter 100 Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the KCMO Chapter 100 Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Phase I

Apply for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Phase I to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Phase I

Apply for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Phase I to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$200,000

Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,500,000

SBA 504 Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 504 Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanVeteran-Owned

$2,000,000

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL)

Apply for the SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Disabled Access Credit

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit Program

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

$3,000

Empowerment Zone Employment Credit

Apply for the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$200,000

Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Promoting Grant

Apply for the Missouri Value-Added Agriculture Promoting Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri One Start Customized Training Grant

Apply for the Missouri One Start Customized Training Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$10,000

Missouri State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant

Apply for the Missouri State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Jackson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement

Apply for the Jackson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Jackson County Chapter 353 Tax Abatement

Apply for the Jackson County Chapter 353 Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Small Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri SSBCI Loan Participation Program (LPP)

Apply for the Missouri SSBCI Loan Participation Program (LPP) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

Amount Varies

Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Minority- or Women-Owned Businesses

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Minority- or Women-Owned Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri WORKS Program

Apply for the Missouri WORKS Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Angel Investor Tax Credit

Apply for the Missouri Angel Investor Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Research and Development Tax Credit

Apply for the Missouri Research and Development Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit

Apply for the Missouri Historic Preservation Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County COMBAT Prevention Grant

Apply for the Jackson County COMBAT Prevention Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County Outside Agency Funding (OAF)

Apply for the Jackson County Outside Agency Funding (OAF) to get funding and support for your business.

countygrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

Jackson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

Apply for the Jackson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$50,000

GrowKC Loan Fund

Apply for the GrowKC Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

Amount Varies

EDCKC Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the EDCKC Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County ARPA Small Business Grant Program

Apply for the Jackson County ARPA Small Business Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County ARPA Tourism and Hospitality Grant Program

Apply for the Jackson County ARPA Tourism and Hospitality Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

Amount Varies

AltCap Jackson County Small Business Loan Fund

Apply for the AltCap Jackson County Small Business Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanLow-Income

Amount Varies

Jackson County CDBG Microenterprise Loan Program

Apply for the Jackson County CDBG Microenterprise Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Tax Abatement

Apply for the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Chapter 353 Urban Redevelopment Tax Abatement

Apply for the Chapter 353 Urban Redevelopment Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Chapter 100 Industrial Revenue Bonds Tax Exemption

Apply for the Chapter 100 Industrial Revenue Bonds Tax Exemption to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$175,000

USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Program

Apply for the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$100,000

EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanLow-Income

$350,000

SBA Community Advantage Loan

Apply for the SBA Community Advantage Loan to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Disabled Access Credit (Section 44)

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit (Section 44) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$250,000

Research and Development (R&D) Payroll Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Apply for the Research and Development (R&D) Payroll Tax Credit for Small Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC)

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$10,000

Missouri State Trade Expansion Program (MO-STEP) Grant

Apply for the Missouri State Trade Expansion Program (MO-STEP) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$20,000

Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development Grant

Apply for the Value-Added Agricultural Product Market Development Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri DNR District Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant

Apply for the Missouri DNR District Waste Reduction and Recycling Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Missouri First) for Small Businesses

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Missouri First) for Small Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

Amount Varies

Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Participation Program

Apply for the Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Loan Participation Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Companion Loan Program

Apply for the Missouri State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Companion Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

Apply for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Works Program

Apply for the Missouri Works Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Program

Apply for the Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Small Business Incubator Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Small Business Incubator Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Research and Development Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Missouri Research and Development Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County ARPA Small Business Grant

Apply for the Jackson County ARPA Small Business Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

Jackson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Apply for the Jackson County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Jackson County COMBAT Funding

Apply for the Jackson County COMBAT Funding to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

$150,000

Justine Petersen Jackson County Small Business Loan Program

Apply for the Justine Petersen Jackson County Small Business Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Jackson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Jackson County Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

Central City Economic Development (CCED) Fund

Apply for the Central City Economic Development (CCED) Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

EDCKC Commercial Facade Improvement Program

Apply for the EDCKC Commercial Facade Improvement Program to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$10,000

KC BizCare Small Business Micro-Grant Program

Apply for the KC BizCare Small Business Micro-Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$50,000

AltCap KC Metro Microloan

Apply for the AltCap KC Metro Microloan to get funding and support for your business.

localloanLow-Income

$250,000

AltCap Community Development Loan

Apply for the AltCap Community Development Loan to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$10,000

KCMO Storefront Improvement Grant

Apply for the KCMO Storefront Improvement Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$10,000

Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund (NTDF) Grant

Apply for the Neighborhood Tourism Development Fund (NTDF) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantMinority-Owned

$50,000

Generating Income For Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) Grant

Apply for the Generating Income For Tomorrow (G.I.F.T.) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Tax Abatement

Apply for the Land Clearance for Redevelopment Authority (LCRA) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Chapter 353 Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Chapter 353 Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement

Apply for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Chapter 100 Industrial Development Bonds

Apply for the Chapter 100 Industrial Development Bonds to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Apply for the SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Grant Program

Apply for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Grant Program

Apply for the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,500,000

SBA 504 Certified Development Company Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 504 Certified Development Company Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs

Apply for the Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Apply for the Missouri Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Agricultural Product Utilization Grant

Apply for the Missouri Agricultural Product Utilization Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$8,000,000

Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Small Business)

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Small Business) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

$8,000,000

Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses)

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program (Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri SSBCI Grow Capital Program

Apply for the Missouri SSBCI Grow Capital Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) Direct Loan Program

Apply for the Missouri Development Finance Board (MDFB) Direct Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Angel Investor Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Missouri Angel Investor Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)

Apply for the Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$50,000

EDC Loan Corporation GrowKC Microloan

Apply for the EDC Loan Corporation GrowKC Microloan to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$150,000

EDC Loan Corporation GrowKC Growth Loan

Apply for the EDC Loan Corporation GrowKC Growth Loan to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

Amount Varies

EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

Apply for the EDC Loan Corporation Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

$350,000

SBA Community Advantage Loan Program

Apply for the SBA Community Advantage Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$500,000

SBA Export Express Loan Program

Apply for the SBA Export Express Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)

Apply for the SBA Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA International Trade Loan Program

Apply for the SBA International Trade Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Apply for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Section 179 Deduction for Business Equipment

Apply for the Section 179 Deduction for Business Equipment to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826)

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (Form 8994)

Apply for the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (Form 8994) to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA 7(a) Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 7(a) Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$50,000

SBA Microloan Program

Apply for the SBA Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Program

Apply for the Missouri Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)/Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Matching Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Recycling Market Development Grant Program

Apply for the Recycling Market Development Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Linked Deposit Program

Apply for the Missouri Linked Deposit Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Small Business Loan Participation Program (SSBCI)

Apply for the Missouri Small Business Loan Participation Program (SSBCI) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Missouri Collateral Support Program (SSBCI)

Apply for the Missouri Collateral Support Program (SSBCI) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP)

Apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP) to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Program Tax Credits

Apply for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Program Tax Credits to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri New Markets Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Missouri New Markets Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit

Apply for the Missouri Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Missouri Neighborhood Preservation Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

Amount Varies

KC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF)

Apply for the KC Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

Amount Varies

Grow KC Loan Fund

Apply for the Grow KC Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localloanMinority-Owned

Amount Varies

Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Loan Fund

Apply for the Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Chapter 353 Urban Redevelopment Program

Apply for the Chapter 353 Urban Redevelopment Program to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Planned Industrial Expansion Authority (PIEA) Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Property Tax Abatement

Apply for the Industrial Development Authority (IDA) Property Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Program

Apply for the Enhanced Enterprise Zone (EEZ) Program to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Tax Increment Financing (TIF)

Apply for the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$299,000

NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$250,000

DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$200,000

DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$175,000

NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA Export Loan Programs (Export Express, Export Working Capital)

Apply for the SBA Export Loan Programs (Export Express, Export Working Capital) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit

Apply for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Small Employer Health Insurance Credit

Apply for the Small Employer Health Insurance Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Apply for the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services

Apply for the Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) / Clean Energy Tax Credit

Apply for the Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) / Clean Energy Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

Opportunity Zones Tax Benefits

Apply for the Opportunity Zones Tax Benefits to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Works Training Program

Apply for the Missouri Works Training Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Apply for the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Technology Corporation TechBoost Program

Apply for the Missouri Technology Corporation TechBoost Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Missouri Historic Preservation Fund Grants

Apply for the Missouri Historic Preservation Fund Grants to get funding and support for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What small business resources are available in Kansas City, MO?

Kansas City, MO provides a robust network of small business resources. Organizations like KC SourceLink, Small Business Development Centers (SBDC), and local chambers of commerce offer mentorship, training, and networking opportunities. These entities help entrepreneurs access vital information and support for their ventures.

How to find grants for small businesses in Kansas City, MO?

Finding small business grants in Kansas City, MO often involves exploring local economic development agencies and non-profit organizations. The City of Kansas City, MO, and regional foundations may offer specific grant programs for startups or businesses in target industries. Additionally, federal programs like those from the SBA can be a source, often requiring local application assistance.

Local vs state vs federal funding programs

Local funding programs in Kansas City, MO typically come from city initiatives, community development organizations, or local banks, often with specific geographic or industry focuses. State programs, such as those from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, offer broader support across the state. Federal funding, primarily through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), provides extensive loan guarantees and some grant opportunities accessible nationwide.

Steps to start a small business in Kansas City, MO

Starting a small business in Kansas City, MO involves several key steps, beginning with developing a solid business plan and choosing a legal structure. Next, register your business with the Missouri Secretary of State and obtain necessary local permits and licenses from Kansas City. Finally, secure funding, open a business bank account, and understand your tax obligations.