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EMERGENCY TORNADO RELIEF FOR NON-PROFITS
Apply by September 19 at 4 PM
In response to the May 16, 2025 tornado, the City of St. Louis is offering reimbursement grants up to $150,000 to eligible non-profits that supported impacted residents and neighborhoods. Funded by Rams Settlement Funds and administered by United Way of Greater St. Louis, the total grant pool is $3.5 million (minus administrative fees). Grants cover expenses incurred from May 16 to August 31, 2025. Applications are open through September 19, 2025, via the online portal. Grants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with award notifications sent to the organization’s primary contact.
2026 Commercial Facade Improvement Program
Deadline September 6, 2025
The City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration is offering forgivable loans from $5,000 to $50,000 to help small businesses improve their storefronts. Funded by the federal CDBG program, the initiative supports exterior upgrades like awnings, signage, painting, lighting, and full renovations in key commercial corridors and neighborhood revitalization areas. Applications are open through September 6, 2025. Eligible businesses must submit an application, photos, design plans, cost estimates, and other documentation. Visit the CDA’s Salesforce portal to apply and invest in your business and neighborhood’s curb appeal.
LDC Tornado Recovery SMALL BUSINESS Loan Program
Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5 p.m.
The St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC) is partnering with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) to provide up to $5,000 in immediate loan assistance to small businesses adversely affected by the May 16th tornado.
The business must have suffered damage from the storm (either physical or a disruption in business operations), with priority given to businesses located within the defined footprint/path of the May 16th tornado.
The business must be for-profit and have had a City business license current through May 31, 2025.
The business must have been current on all taxes owed to the City of St. Louis through March 31, 2025.
The business must be in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State.
The business must be operating in the City of St. Louis or plan to reopen the business in the City of St. Louis.
If the business ceases operations or moves out of the City of St. Louis during the term of the loan, the loan will be immediately repayable in full.
Northside Resilience Fund: $3,000 Emergency Grants Available
Tornado Recovery Funding - InvestSTL
The Northside Resilience Fund is offering $3,000 in direct cash assistance to residents living north of Delmar Blvd whose homes received a red sticker from the City after the May 16 tornado. To qualify, you must:
Have lived in one of the eligible neighborhoods at the time of the storm (e.g., The Ville, Kingsway East, College Hill — full list online), and
Have received a red sticker from the City's Building Division indicating severe structural damage.
Renters and homeowners are eligible. One application per household.
A photo ID and recent proof of residency (utility bill, paystub, or benefit letter from April–June) is required. Apply online through Submittable and receive confirmation when your application is complete. [Apply Here] Questions? Call (314) 384-1145
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
2026 CDBG Non-Housing Funding Cycle Timeline
Deadline August 1, 2025
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is annual federal funding the City of St. Louis receives to support neighborhood and community development activities. While part of CDBG funding supports affordable housing, each year the City also administers a funding cycle for non-housing activities, including economic development, public facilities, and other eligible community priorities. The CDA has posted the 2026 CDBG Non-Housing Funding Cycle Timeline to help organizations and residents stay informed and prepared to participate.
The application period opens Friday, August 1, 2025.
Proposals are due at 4 PM on September 5, 2025.
Letters of Interest for this cycle are due July 9.
The St. Louis Community Foundation has launched a new Workforce Development funding opportunity as part of its Economic Mobility Fund, focused on expanding job access and creation for adults facing barriers to employment. Grants will support organizations that promote sustained, living-wage employment, especially for residents in high-need zip codes or those affected by tornado-related job loss and federal funding cuts. Applicants should demonstrate use of best practices, wraparound services, and clear pathways for professional advancement. Grants will range from $25,000 to $50,000, with $150,000 total available.
Missouri Housing Trust Fund Disaster Relief
Posted 7/8/25 rolling deadline
The Missouri Housing Development Commission (MHDC) has launched the Missouri Housing Trust Fund - Disaster Relief program for community organizations in disaster impacted areas. Community-based organizations, local governments, and home repair or financial service providers serving households at or below 75% of Area Median Income (AMI) in a federally declared disaster area are eligible to apply. Funds can be applied towards Application fees, Security and utility deposits, Rental and mortgage Assistance, Rental and mortgage arrears, Utility assistance and arrears, Hotel/Motel vouchers, and Essential supplies and appliances. Organizations can apply for up to $1M. MHDC has identified the following grant types to meet the needs of disaster-impacted Missourians:
Disaster Relief Housing Services: Available to organizations to provide housing services to eligible households who have been impacted by the disaster.
Disaster Relief Home Repair: Available to organizations that provide housing services for the payment of repairs to uninsured and under-insured single family owner-occupied homes. Emergency Home Repair: Cannot exceed $5000 and must address a life-threatening issue (ex. gas leak, exposed wires, misaligned chimney). Standard Home Repair: Cannot exceed $50,000 and requires a 5 year Regulatory Agreement
Case Management Funds: Available for organizations that apply for Disaster Relief Housing Services or Disaster Relief Home Repair for the purpose of paying salaries and benefits necessary for the administration of MHTF-DR. (Limited to 10% of direct assistance.)
Administration: Available for organizations that apply for Disaster Relief Housing Services or Disaster Relief Home Repair for the purpose of supporting the administration of MHTF-DR. (Limited to 3% of direct assistance.)
Please direct any questions to cp.programs@mhdc.com.
Small DOlLARS ACTION & Northside resilience FUNDs (2025)
SDAF Fall 2025 Application
July 17 - August 14
Invest STL is accepting Fall Applications for the Small Dollar Action Fund (SDAF), a resource for St. Louis residents seeking to make a difference in their neighborhoods through small, impactful projects. The Fall Application opens July 17, 2025 and closes August 14, 2025. The webinar will cover what the SDAF is and how it works, who’s eligible, the application process and timeline and a Q&A with fund administrators. For questions, contact sdaf@investstl.org.
Invest STL has also launched the Northside Resilience Fund to support community-led projects that increase climate resilience and housing stability in North St. Louis. The fund is aiming to raise $4 million to provide $3,000 in direct cash assistance to up to 1,300 North St. Louis households whose homes received a red-sticker designation from the tornado damage. The fund has already secured over $2 million toward that goal! Eligible residents living north of Delmar Blvd can apply now through Invest STL’s website, with funds intended to help address immediate needs as families begin recovery, and help neighborhoods respond to ongoing challenges like extreme weather, displacement, and environmental injustice.
EMERGENCY TORNADO RELIEF FOR NON-PROFITS
Apply by September 19 at 4 PM
In response to the May 16, 2025 tornado, the City of St. Louis is offering reimbursement grants up to $150,000 to eligible non-profits that supported impacted residents and neighborhoods. Funded by Rams Settlement Funds and administered by United Way of Greater St. Louis, the total grant pool is $3.5 million (minus administrative fees). Grants cover expenses incurred from May 16 to August 31, 2025. Applications are open through September 19, 2025, via the online portal. Grants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with award notifications sent to the organization’s primary contact.
2026 Commercial Facade Improvement Program
Deadline September 6, 2025
The City of St. Louis’ Community Development Administration is offering forgivable loans from $5,000 to $50,000 to help small businesses improve their storefronts. Funded by the federal CDBG program, the initiative supports exterior upgrades like awnings, signage, painting, lighting, and full renovations in key commercial corridors and neighborhood revitalization areas. Applications are open through September 6, 2025. Eligible businesses must submit an application, photos, design plans, cost estimates, and other documentation. Visit the CDA’s Salesforce portal to apply and invest in your business and neighborhood’s curb appeal.
LDC Tornado Recovery SMALL BUSINESS Loan Program
Deadline: Friday, August 29, 2025 at 5 p.m.
The St. Louis Local Development Company (LDC) is partnering with the City of St. Louis, St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC), and the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership (STL Partnership) to provide up to $5,000 in immediate loan assistance to small businesses adversely affected by the May 16th tornado.
The business must have suffered damage from the storm (either physical or a disruption in business operations), with priority given to businesses located within the defined footprint/path of the May 16th tornado.
The business must be for-profit and have had a City business license current through May 31, 2025.
The business must have been current on all taxes owed to the City of St. Louis through March 31, 2025.
The business must be in good standing with the Missouri Secretary of State.
The business must be operating in the City of St. Louis or plan to reopen the business in the City of St. Louis.
If the business ceases operations or moves out of the City of St. Louis during the term of the loan, the loan will be immediately repayable in full.
Northside Resilience Fund: $3,000 Emergency Grants Available
Tornado Recovery Funding - InvestSTL
The Northside Resilience Fund is offering $3,000 in direct cash assistance to residents living north of Delmar Blvd whose homes received a red sticker from the City after the May 16 tornado. To qualify, you must:
Have lived in one of the eligible neighborhoods at the time of the storm (e.g., The Ville, Kingsway East, College Hill — full list online), and
Have received a red sticker from the City's Building Division indicating severe structural damage.
Renters and homeowners are eligible. One application per household.
A photo ID and recent proof of residency (utility bill, paystub, or benefit letter from April–June) is required. Apply online through Submittable and receive confirmation when your application is complete. [Apply Here] Questions? Call (314) 384-1145
