All funds for Fiscal Year 2026 are committed. EIERA will begin accepting applications for financial assistance for Fiscal Year 2027 beginning June 1, 2026. Until then, EIERA staff can assist you with vetting your project and preparing your application. We can also assist with locating recovered feedstock, evaluating market conditions, developing business plans, etc. Please contact us for more information at 573-522-0328 or by email at angie.powell@eiera.mo.gov.
Our financial assistance is targeted toward developing and expanding manufacturing capacity in Missouri by assisting businesses with the purchase of equipment needed to enable manufacturing facilities to use recovered materials. Qualified businesses in Missouri may receive up to 75% of specific equipment costs – with a maximum funding level of $100,000. Eligible expenses include:
- Only the purchase of manufacturing equipment and machinery to manufacture products that contain recovered materials (other than internal or mill-broke).
- Equipment purchased for the final processing of recovered materials to be used by others in the manufacture of recycled content products is also eligible.
Program Impact
Since 1992, the Missouri Market Development Program has assisted almost 150 Missouri businesses through our financial assistance.
How to Apply for Financial Assistance
The Missouri Market Development Program will be accepting applications for fiscal year 2027 beginning June 1, 2026. Details about eligibility criteria and other program requirements will be available below.
- Application for Financial Assistance (Coming Soon)
- Reporting Forms (Coming Soon)
- Application Scoring (Coming Soon)