Advocacy Grant Program

About this funding opportunity

Advocacy Grant Program Advocacy Grant Program

Jenni Rabenau2026-04-15T09:03:47-05:00 About the Advocacy Grant Program

The Advocacy Grant Program is designed to provide limited financial support to active stakeholders in Missouri’s innovation and technology ecosystems with the goal to support non-lobbying advocacy efforts that raise awareness and educate stakeholders about the value of supporting technology-based economic development (TBED) in Missouri. This includes efforts that align with the recommendations outlined by TEConomy Partners’ _Catalyzing Innovation Report_ to foster innovation and high-growth entrepreneurship _._

For detailed information about the Advocacy Grant Program, please review the Grant Proposal Guidelines (PDF) below.

The program will not support lobbying activities. The program is limited to supporting activities that broadly promote awareness and educate stakeholders about the value supporting TBED within Missouri.

No program funding will come directly from state funds allocated to MTC by the Missouri legislature. Program Goals and Objectives

By providing grant-based financial support for events that engage key stakeholders, including elected officials, the program aims to advocate for TBED efforts in Missouri and increase the awareness of Missouri’s technology-based innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystem impacts.

Through these advocacy efforts, MTC aims to strengthen the understanding among stakeholders of how technology-based innovation and entrepreneurship contribute to driving economic development throughout the state. This grant program is also intended to support fostering stronger relationships with decision-makers and those within Missouri’s TBED ecosystem. Eligible Applicants Public or private non-profit Missouri research institutions, including institutions of higher education; and Non-profit entrepreneurial support or related organizations Term of the Grant Program

The grant period commences on November 1, 2025 and will terminate on June 30, 2026.

The Advocacy Grant Program Informational Webinar will be held on

September 10, 2025 from 2-3 PM. View Presentation Slide Deck

Key Application Dates: Application Period Open, Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Final Submission Deadline, Wednesday, September 24, 2025 Award Notifications, late October/early November 2025 Grant Period Start Date, November 2025

Application Portal Applications will be submitted through the user-friendly Good Grants platform.

This streamlined interface features easy-to-use elements for a seamless application process.

If you do not have an account, registration is simple.

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Advocacy Grant Application \ CLOSED

Proposals must be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. CDT on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

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2025 Advocacy Grant Program Documents: Advocacy Grant Program Guidelines Copy of Advocacy Grant Program Application Form PDF* _*Please note that the PDF provided is for review purposes only. We highly recommend that applicants utilize the PDF to prepare responses to the questions before submitting._ Advocacy Grant Program Budget Form 2026 Investor Education Grant Budget Form 2025 MTC Grant Affirmation & Signature Page

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Topic areas: Public Policy and Governance, General and Cross-cutting R&D.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no single fixed deadline.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Advocacy Grant Program is administered by Missouri Technology Corporation (MTC), listed via Missouri Technology Corporation.