Missouri grants for County governments

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to Missouri communities for identifying and replacing lead service lines to ensure safe drinking water, prioritizing disadvantaged areas at risk for lead exposure.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government units for health-related projects that benefit underserved communities in Jefferson County, Missouri.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Missouri for revitalizing downtown areas by improving commercial buildings and infrastructure in communities facing slum and blight conditions.

This funding opportunity supports community arts organizations in Missouri, excluding Kansas City and St. Louis, to enhance cultural engagement and provide diverse arts programming across multiple disciplines.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in the Ozarks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through community engagement and leadership initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

This program provides funding to Missouri communities, including local governments and non-profits, to improve and manage their community forests through various forestry practices and initiatives.

This program provides financial assistance to small public water systems in Missouri for developing engineering reports that assess and improve their drinking water infrastructure.

This grant provides financial assistance to local governments in Missouri for emergency debris removal and safety measures following non-federally declared disasters.

This program provides funding to local governments in Missouri to develop essential public infrastructure that supports the growth and retention of industrial businesses, creating jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals.

This program provides financial support to municipalities, schools, and eligible private properties for projects that promote sustainable development and conservation of natural resources in community settings.

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri local governments for essential water and wastewater infrastructure improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income communities.

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

This grant provides financial support to schools and organizations in the Carthage area to enhance athletic opportunities for youth through sports camps, clinics, and character development programs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Springfield, Missouri, that create safe and supportive environments for at-risk youth.

This grant provides funding for capital building projects to nonprofit organizations in specific regions, focusing on higher education, human services, arts and culture, and healthcare initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in Missouri to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that improve the quality of life for underrepresented communities.

The Republic Community Foundation's grant program is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals within the Republic area through considered grantmaking and active community leadership. This mission aligns directly with the foundation's fundamental purpose to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program. This program addresses the most critical needs of the community at any given time, enabled by charitable donors who establish unrestricted or field-of-interest funds, entrusting decision-making to community leaders on the Board of Directors, and through funds raised by the Republic Community Foundation itself. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant program are 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS-approved entities, including government entities, school districts, and churches, that serve the Republic area. The overarching impact goal is to improve the quality of life for residents, achieved through strategic funding that responds to evolving community needs. The foundation prioritizes a flexible approach to grantmaking, ensuring that funds are directed to areas of greatest need as identified by community leaders. The foundation's strategic priorities are centered on community leadership and flexible grantmaking. This approach reflects a theory of change where local community leaders, serving on the Board of Directors, are best positioned to identify and address the most pressing issues. By empowering these leaders and maintaining funding flexibility, the foundation aims to create a responsive and effective mechanism for community improvement. Expected outcomes include tangible improvements in various aspects of community life, supported by the grant recipients. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the program's success is inherently tied to its ability to address "the most important needs of the community." The funding cap of up to $3,500 per grant cycle for applicants suggests an emphasis on supporting a range of smaller-scale, impactful projects that collectively contribute to the overall enhancement of the Republic area.

The Republic Community Foundation's grant program is designed to enhance the quality of life for individuals in Republic through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. As a community foundation, its unique role is to operate a flexible grantmaking program that consistently addresses the most critical needs of the community. This adaptability is fueled by charitable donors who establish unrestricted or field-of-interest funds, entrusting decision-making to community leaders on the Board of Directors, as well as by funds raised directly by the Foundation. This approach aligns directly with the Foundation's mission to improve community well-being by empowering local initiatives. The grant program targets 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS-approved entities, such as government bodies, school districts, and churches, that serve the Republic area. The primary impact goal is to address priority needs within Republic, which includes supporting the expansion of existing programs and the creation of new services. The Republic Philanthropic Society (The RepMO PHIL) is responsible for making grant decisions, demonstrating a commitment to local leadership and needs-based funding. The program prioritizes initiatives that tackle current community needs, with an emphasis on flexibility and responsiveness. While collaboration among applicants is encouraged to foster broader community impact, it is not a mandatory requirement, allowing for diverse approaches to problem-solving. Grant proposals are reviewed according to an announced timetable, and funding is disbursed as it becomes available, ensuring a consistent and transparent process for applicants. Expected outcomes include the successful expansion of vital community programs and the establishment of innovative new services that directly address identified priority needs in Republic. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided text, the focus on "priority needs" and the encouragement of program expansion and creation imply a commitment to tangible improvements in community services and overall quality of life. The maximum request amount of $20,000.00 guides the scale of the projects, suggesting an emphasis on impactful, yet manageable, initiatives.