February was a month of momentum for MAEDC, filled with statewide policy discussions, national retail attraction efforts, and manufacturing leadership engagement. From Jefferson City to San Antonio to Branson, we strengthened partnerships, advanced strategic priorities, and continued positioning the Moberly area for growth and opportunity.

RAISE Randolph County takes a data-driven approach to workforce development by identifying existing skills and aligning them with local employer needs. As skilled workers retire and labor shortages grow, the initiative focuses on building talent pipelines through registered apprenticeships and work-based learning - connecting students and adults to in-demand careers and supporting long-term economic growth.

If you have a project in mind - whether it’s downtown revitalization, historic preservation, parks improvements, arts programming, or small business growth - there are some excellent funding opportunities available right now. Below is a curated list of current and upcoming grant programs that could benefit organizations, local governments, nonprofits, and small businesses in Randolph County and across Northeast Missouri. As always, not every opportunity fits every project. Bu