Notice of Funding Availability St. Louis Main Streets Program
ID: 135a3
• Alt ID: SLDC-NOFA-2026
• State: Missouri
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Background
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to empowering and transforming the city through a vibrant economy.
This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announces the availability of up to $350,000 in funding to support the operations and program delivery of up to three St. Louis Main Streets programs. The funding aims to enhance economic development efforts across designated districts in St. Louis, building on SLDC's 2024 pilot program that focuses on capacity building for organizations delivering valuable services.
Work Details
SLDC seeks proposals for implementing the St. Louis Main Streets program within three districts: Delmar Main Street, Dutchtown Main Streets, and Laclede’s Landing Main Street.
The funding will support operational, administrative, and programmatic needs aimed at advancing small business capacity building, enhancing physical assets of the district, and fostering equitable entrepreneurship development. Successful applicants will enter into a grant agreement with SLDC that includes compliance requirements such as reporting on progress and outcomes.
Period of Performance
Funds are expected to be made available in the third calendar quarter of 2026, with all eligible disbursements to be completed by December 31, 2027.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the City of St. Louis, specifically in the designated Main Streets districts.
Bidder Requirements
Applicants must be certified St. Louis Main Street organizations and maintain necessary licenses and permits while staying in good standing with the city.
They must also demonstrate capacity for detailed grant administration and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
The St. Louis Development Corporation (SLDC) is the independent economic development agency serving the City of St. Louis, Missouri, dedicated to empowering and transforming the city through a vibrant economy.
This Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) announces the availability of up to $350,000 in funding to support the operations and program delivery of up to three St. Louis Main Streets programs. The funding aims to enhance economic development efforts across designated districts in St. Louis, building on SLDC's 2024 pilot program that focuses on capacity building for organizations delivering valuable services.
Work Details
SLDC seeks proposals for implementing the St. Louis Main Streets program within three districts: Delmar Main Street, Dutchtown Main Streets, and Laclede’s Landing Main Street.
The funding will support operational, administrative, and programmatic needs aimed at advancing small business capacity building, enhancing physical assets of the district, and fostering equitable entrepreneurship development. Successful applicants will enter into a grant agreement with SLDC that includes compliance requirements such as reporting on progress and outcomes.
Period of Performance
Funds are expected to be made available in the third calendar quarter of 2026, with all eligible disbursements to be completed by December 31, 2027.
Place of Performance
The contract will be performed within the City of St. Louis, specifically in the designated Main Streets districts.
Bidder Requirements
Applicants must be certified St. Louis Main Street organizations and maintain necessary licenses and permits while staying in good standing with the city.
They must also demonstrate capacity for detailed grant administration and compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
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Agency
Opportunity ID
135a3
Response Deadline
May 18, 2026
Past Due
Date Posted
April 15, 2026
Source
Q&A Deadline
Questions on the NOFA must be submitted by email/contact not specified in the text; the FAQ says applicants with questions about Prop NS requirements, eligibility, or application criteria should contact the Prop NS team directly for guidance.
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$5
(Agency Estimate)
Agency Distribution
Moderate
On 4/15/26 City of Saint Louis in Missouri issued St. Louis Main Streets Program Funding Availability with ID 135a3 due 5/18/26.
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