As a result of legislation passed during the 2026 legislative session, the Department of Economic Development (DED) is implementing 11 new programs. Use this landing page to track real-time implementation progress, view expected launch dates, and access high-level program overviews.
Program | Status | Implementation |
|---|---|---|
MODESA 2.0 | Accepting Application | August 28, 2026 |
Tourism Infrastructure Facilities Program | Accepting Application | August 28, 2026 |
Missouri Works: Investment Works | Implemented – Qualified Companies may receive a Proposal for Benefits | August 28, 2026 |
Missouri Innovation Zone (MIZ) | Finalizing Draft Guidelines/Application | April 2027 |
MIZ Master Scorecard | Workgroup Participants Identified, Drafting Scorecard | July 2027 |
MIZ Employer Relocation Tax Credit | Drafting Guidelines | April 2027 |
Office-to-Residential Conversion Tax Credit | Guidelines Feedback Survey Open - closes October 30, Drafting Rules | July 2027 |
MIZ Employer Retention and Reinvestment Incentive | Drafting Guidelines | April 2027 |
Critical Minerals & Pharmaceuticals Incentives | Pending | April 2027 |
Railroad Expenditures Tax Credit | Pending | January 2028 |
Angel Investment Tax Credit | Drafting Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Reviewing Application Systems | Pending |
Critical Materials & Pharmaceuticals Grant | Pending | Dependent on Appropriation |
*Updates are published regularly as timeline milestones and application windows are finalized.