ST. JOSEPH, Mo - The City of St. Joseph has been named one of two recipients through the Missouri Department of Economic Development's Military Community Reinvestment Grant Program (MCRG).

A total of $291,000 was awarded between St. Joseph and the Leonard Wood Institute. MCRG assists communities with military bases by encouraging coordination with defense agencies, planning for anticipated federal government closures, and supporting new or expanded military missions.

The program helps organizations address needs of military families like housing and childcare. Meeting these needs helps attract military investment and boosts a community's economic health.

St. Joseph will receive $116,625 through the program. The city will use the funds toward the creation of a state-of-the-art fire tr

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