About the Investor Education Grant Program
To support resources critical for the success of the state’s entrepreneurs, MTC is launching the Investor Education Grant Program aimed at fostering early-stage investment through investor education initiatives. The Investor Education Grant Program seeks to award funds to organizations throughout Missouri to support the implementation of investor education programs.
For detailed information about the Investor Education Grant Program, review the Grant Proposal Guidelines (PDF) below.
Program Goals and Objectives
The Investor Education Grant Program is intended to increase the number of active early-stage investors in Missouri by providing grant-based financial support to facilitate angel investor-specific education and training programs. Through such educational resources and training programs, the MTC seeks to make the asset class more accessible and approachable for new early-stage risk capital investors. This initiative will empower a broader range of individuals to participate in early-stage investing, thereby increasing the amount of risk capital available for investment in the venture state across the state.
While certain regions have more developed infrastructure for venture investing, the program intends to address challenges individual regions face in the deployment of risk capital through financing the development of programs that will enhance the knowledge, network connections and abilities of new angel investors.
By supporting investor education programs efforts, the MTC hopes to activate individuals and capital resources appropriate for venture investing, increasing the number and activity of the state’s Angel Investors high-growth startups.
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
Grant proposals can be requested with respect to one- or two-year programmatic plans. The grant period commences on January 1, 2025. Accordingly, a one-year grant will terminate on December 31, 2025. A two-year grant will terminate on December 31, 2026.
The Investor Education Grant Program Informational Webinar is scheduled for
August 14, 2024 from 1-2 PM.
Key Application Dates:
- Application Period Open – Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Final Submission Deadline – Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Presentation to Investment Committee – Early October 2024
- Award Notifications – Early November 2024
- Grant Period Start Date – January 01, 2025
New 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.
How to create a new account in the MTC Grants Portal
Good Grants MTC Grant Portal FAQ
2025 Investor Education Grant Program Documents:
- 2025 Investor Education Grant Proposal Guidelines
- Copy of 2025 Investor Education Grant Application Form PDF*
- *Please note that the PDF provided is for review purposes only. We highly recommend that applicants utilize the Copy of 2025 Investor Education Grant Application Form PDF to prepare responses to the questions before submitting.
- 2025 Investor Education Grant Budget Form
- 2025 Investor Education Projected Economic Summary Impact Form
- 2025 MTC Grant Affirmation & Signature Page
Contact for Questions
Please email Sheila Baker.