Message from the ED
ED Report Q3 CY24: A Tale of Two Organizations
As FY24 comes to a close and FY25 begins, I am embarking on my sixth state fiscal year as the Executive Director of MTC. Before looking ahead to the upcoming fiscal year, I wanted to reflect on my nearly five years in this role and acknowledge the collaborative efforts of the board, chair(s), executive committee, and other leaders who have played a crucial role in shaping MTC into what it is today.
Programmatic Impact
Significant Growth in Funding Awards
$4M
State Funding (FY20-22)
$11M+
Awarded Through Core Programs (FY20-22)
$20M+
Average Annual Awards (FY23-24)
$17M
Special Projects Funding (FY23-24)
Strategic Foundation for Growth
During my initial three fiscal years with the organization, my primary focus was gaining a comprehensive understanding of MTC’s history, current status, and future direction. This culminated in a labor-intensive 6-month strategic initiative which resulted在
Geographic Impact
Infographic 1: Geographic Impact of MTC’s Grant Funding Awarded
Future Outlook for FY25
A healthy state appropriation in FY25 will enable MTC to sustain grant-based support at levels comparable to FY23 & FY24 across our core grant programs – MOBEC, Physical Infrastructure, & Regional Node. Continued access to federal funding through the SSBCI
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Article Notes
* The full appropriation for FY20 was either withheld or returned to the state as a result of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on state revenues.* Because of a spending authority limitation, a significant portion of the FY23 appropriation was
* During fiscal years 2020-2022, MTC provided direct funding to the eight innovation centers across Missouri situated in Cape Girardeau, Columbia, Joplin, Kansas City, Kirksville, Springfield, St. Joseph, and St. Louis.Jack ScatizziExecutive Director ofM