St. Joseph, Mo ยท Small Business Grant

U.S. Bank Small Business Grant

Due October 30, 2026

$3,000 grant for new and growing St. Joseph, Mo businesses

Review the requirements below, then complete your application. Required fields are marked *. Your answers stay on this page if submission fails.

About the program

The St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Launch Pad will solicit applications from prospective and existing business owners to participate in the U.S. Bank grant program. The Chamber will establish a review committee to evaluate applications and select grant recipients.

Program requirements

To receive grant funding, selected participants must complete each of the following.

  • Business consulting

    Register as a client with the Missouri SBDC at Missouri Western State University and meet with an SBDC business advisor to discuss your business goals, needs and opportunities.

  • Show-Me Network

    Register for technical assistance through the Show-Me Network to access additional no-cost resources, including one-on-one business support, specialized legal and accounting guidance, and business training opportunities.

  • Early-Stage Business Boot Camp

    Attend and complete the four-session Early-Stage Business Boot Camp program offered through the Missouri SBDC and Show-Me Network.

  • U.S. Bank lender meeting

    Meet with a U.S. Bank lender to explore financing options and discuss potential capital needs.

  • Media release

    Complete and submit the Missouri SBDC media release form and agree to participate in a potential client success story highlighting your business and experience with the program.

  • Program engagement

    Participate in any additional program activities or recognition events established by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce Launch Pad and U.S. Bank, including a potential press event following completion of the program.

Ongoing reporting requirements

Grant recipients must also agree to provide annual business performance information to the Missouri Western SBDC, as requested, to support program tracking and impact reporting. Metrics may include:

Business started
Capital obtained
Jobs created
Sales generated

Additional no-cost business consulting and training resources will be available to participants through the Launch Pad, the SBDC at Missouri Western State University and the Show-Me Network.

Apply for the $3,000 grant

Start Contact information

Section 1 Your business

What product or service do you provide, and what problem does it solve or benefit does it provide?

3.What is the current stage of your business?*
4.Is your business registered with the State of Missouri?*

Section 2 Financial picture

6.What are your estimated or actual average monthly sales and expenses?*

For a pre-launch business, provide estimates. For an existing business, provide actual averages from the past year.

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If yes, list the approximate amount and type, such as loans, grants, private investment, owner investment, or other sources.

Section 3 Grant need & growth

What challenge or opportunity would the funding address, and what outcomes do you expect it would help you achieve?

Section 4 Downtown St. Joseph, Mo impact

Your business does need to be located downtown. Consider how it will positively affect downtown St. Joseph, Mo through customers, events, partnerships, products or services, employment, foot traffic, community engagement, or other connections.

Section 5 Additional information

Your application will be emailed to info@stjlaunchpad.com as a PDF.