Missouri and public education!
The Missouri Lottery has contributed more than $7 BILLION to Missouri and public education.
Fiscal year results
The proceeds contributed to public education in fiscal year 2021 were more than $345 million.
For more information, please see Sales and Proceeds History.
How proceeds are allocated
When the Lottery began in 1986, proceeds from ticket sales went to the Missouri State General Revenue Fund. In August 1992, voters passed Amendment 11 earmarking Lottery proceeds to solely benefit public education. Each year, the Missouri Legislature determines how these proceeds will be allocated. The proceeds represent about 4 percent of the total funding for Missouri's public elementary, secondary and higher education systems.
Lottery funds help support a variety of programs including the A+ Scholarship Program, Virtual Schools, Special Education Excess Costs, construction of college and university buildings, library acquisitions and educational scholarships. These programs and others that receive Lottery money provide the resources that help Missouri students fulfill their individual dreams — dreams that define Missouri's future and ultimately benefit all of Missouri residents.
How proceeds are allocated
Click on the links below to see how your community benefited in FY21.
