What grants are available? 

There are three different grants being offered by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.  Missouri K-12 school districts and charter schools qualify for the Grow Your Own Grant and the Teacher Retention Grant.  Missouri higher education institutions who offer programs for teaching are eligible to apply for the Recruitment Grant.  

Guidance Document for GYO & Retention Grants
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Grants for Missouri ​LEAs & Charter Schools

Retention 

Retention Application
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• Teacher Learning
• Teacher Voice
• Teacher Leadership
• Teacher Wellness

Funding for the Retention Grant is based on recruitment challenges with district priority being determined by percentage of free and reduced students and students of color.  Find your district grant allocation.  

Level 1  -  $1,200 per teacher
70% - 100% FRPL
50% - 100% Students of Color

Level 2  -  $800 per teacher
70% - 100% FRPL
  0% - 49%  Students of Color

Level 3  -  $500 per teacher
0% - 69% FRPL

Grow Your Own  (GYO)

GYO Application
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• Grow Your Own Programs
• K-12 -University Partnerships​

Grants for Missouri ​Educator Preparation Programs & Community Colleges  
​Funding is based on the number of teacher education programs.

$10,000 - $40,000

 Recruitment Grant

Grant Information
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• University/K-12 Partnerships
• Educator Preparation Enrollment

Visit Missouri DESE's Recruitment & Retention Page