The Mother Road Turns 100!

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The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission provides reimbursable sponsorship funding to eligible organizations and businesses whose events exhibit positive tourism and economic development along Missouri’s Route 66 defined alignments and demonstrate a direct tie to statewide efforts to celebrate the Route 66 Centennial.

Signature Tour Stops

The Commission created this competition among cities in 10 Missouri counties for the design and development of improvement projects in the state of Missouri that serve as “signature tour stops” for the route throughout the state.  The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission will be offering competitive design sponsorships up to $15,000, and for the lucky designs selected matching fund sponsorships of up to $125,000 to build these signature stops.

Interactive Shield Signs

The Missouri Route 66 Centennial Commission will offer sponsorships up to $15,000 for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of a large Missouri Route 66 Interactive Shield Sign. The primary objective is to foster unity and connectivity among the signs across the communities in 10 Missouri counties on Route 66.

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Help us create an amazing Rt. 66 centennial celebration!

The Route 66 Centennial is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Missouri and its pivotal role in the history of Route 66 – America’s Mother Road.