Phil & Friends Monett Grantmaking Program

The Phil & Friends Monett Grantmaking Program for fiscal year 2025 is administered by the Monett Area Community Foundation, a regional affiliate dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals in the Monett area. The foundation fulfills its mission by engaging in strategic grantmaking and community leadership. Community foundations like this one are powered by donations from individuals who establish unrestricted or field-of-interest funds. These funds provide the foundation’s Board of Directors and its Friends of the Monett Area Community Foundation with the discretion to allocate resources where they are most needed. The purpose of this specific grant cycle is to support organizations that operate in and benefit the Monett area. The Phil & Friends Monett Grantmaking Program is specifically designed to fund projects, programs, or services that make a positive contribution to the welfare of the local community. The total funding pool for this cycle is $25,000, and applicants can request up to $10,000 for their individual initiatives. Eligible applicants include organizations that are classified as 501(c)(3) nonprofits, as well as other IRS-approved entities such as government agencies, school districts, and churches. All applicants must be serving the Monett area to qualify. The foundation emphasizes inclusivity and enforces a strict non-discrimination policy, which applies both to the decision-making process and the operational practices of grantees, including service delivery and employment. The application portal for this grant opens on June 12, 2025, and the deadline for submission is July 28, 2025, at 11:45 p.m. All applications must be submitted via the online portal, which uses a character count system for responses. This system includes all letters, numbers, punctuation, and spaces, which necessitates concise and clear writing from applicants. Successful applicants will be publicly announced and presented with their awards on November 7, 2025. For inquiries about the grant program, Julie Witt can be contacted at 417-489-2700. For assistance with the application process or technical issues, Latesa Carter is available at 417-864-6199. Organizations that meet the eligibility criteria and are committed to improving life in the Monett area are strongly encouraged to apply.