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James S. McDonnell Foundation (JSMF)

Grant for Employee Ownership Financing & Technical Support Organizations

$1M
Amount
Cash
Aug 4, 2026
Deadline
Past due
Missouri
Geography
Local
Grant
Type
Foundation
  • Economic Empowerment
  • Community Development & Housing
  • Workforce Development & Job Training
  • Economic Empowerment (Business)
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About this grant

Supports one lead organization or consortium to deploy capital, coordinate expert technical assistance, and build long-term regional infrastructure for employee ownership models such as ESOPs and other worker-owned structures. The initiative aims to facilitate business conversions to employee ownership, preserve locally rooted businesses, and create sustained wealth for workers. Funds may be used flexibly across financing, technical assistance, and ecosystem building activities.

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