Cole County Government Grants (Missouri)

A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Cole County, Missouri. As part of this mission, Departments of Education distribute grants and federal funding, including education block grants, Title I grants, and IDEA grants. They also award School Improvement Grants, Teacher Incentive Funds, and Pell Grants, in addition to other student loans and grants. Students, teachers, and educators can learn more about Cole County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.

Independence Jefferson City Department of Education Jefferson MO 205 Jefferson Street 65101 573-659-3000

Jefferson City Higher Department of Education Jefferson MO 205 Jefferson Street, 1115 65101 573-751-2361

Jeffersonville Independence Department of Education Jefferson MO 952 West Main Street 65109 816-521-5300

Miami Dade Department of Education Jefferson MO 200 Madison Street 65101 305-995-1000


A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Cole County, Missouri. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Cole County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Cole County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.

Centertown Transportation Department Centertown MO 11229 Lookout Trail 65023 573-584-3550

Missouri Department of Transportation Jefferson MO 1511 Missouri Boulevard 65109 573-751-3322

Missouri Department of Transportation Jefferson MO 105 West Capitol Avenue 65101 573-751-2551

Missouri Department of Transportation Jefferson MO 1617 Missouri Boulevard 65109 573-526-2978


A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Cole County, Missouri. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Cole County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.

Chamber of Commerce Jefferson MO 213 Adams Street 65101 573-634-3616

Missouri Chamber of Commerce Jefferson MO 428 East Capitol Avenue 65101 573-634-3511

A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Cole County, Missouri. The federal VA, as well as local Cole County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Cole County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.

Disabled American Veterans Jefferson MO 5054 Monticello Road 65109 573-636-6515

Missouri Veterans Commission Jefferson MO 205 Jefferson Street, 12 65101 573-751-3779

Veterans of Foreign Wars Jefferson MO 217 East Capitol Avenue 65101 573-635-2341

Veterans of Foreign Wars Jefferson MO 3401 Knipp Drive 65109 573-636-8761


A Department of Labor operates at the state or federal level to develop employment opportunities, improve workforce competitiveness, and promote safe working conditions in Cole County, Missouri. The federal Department of Labor offers multiple government grant programs, including job training grants, public employment grants, and unemployment grants. They also offer non-profit grants, health and safety grants, and veteran employment grants. State Departments of Labor may also provide Cole County grant programs. More information about government grants is available on the Cole County Department of Labor website.

Jefferson City MO Department of Labor Jefferson MO 3315 West Truman Boulevard 65109 573-751-4091

Jefferson City Missouri Department Of Labor Jefferson MO 421 East Dunklin Street 65101 573-751-4091


A Social Security Office is a local branch of the federal Social Security Administration in Cole County, Missouri. Social Security provides services for eligible people, including retirement benefits, and it also provides government grants. Social Security's research and demonstration grants fund innovative research that help manage and administer Cole County Social Security programs. Service grants support beneficiaries return to work and access rehabilitation services. Local Cole County offices can help with grant applications. Social Security Offices provide more information about their government grants on their websites.

Jefferson City Social Security Office Jefferson MO 129 Scott Station Road 65109 877-405-9803


A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Cole County, Missouri. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Cole County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Cole County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.

Jefferson Housing Authority Jefferson MO 1310 Linden Dr 65109 573-635-2640