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Missouri grants for Individuals

Explore 19 grant opportunities

Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Nominations open for Humanitarian of the Year Award
$5,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 8, 2025

This award recognizes and honors a southwest Missouri resident for their outstanding community service and civic leadership, with a $5,000 cash prize to support a charitable cause of their choice.

Social Advocacy
Individuals
Legends & Loreยฎ Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 13, 2025

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Urban Agriculture Micro-Grant Program
$5,000
Farm Service Agency (FSA)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to small- and mid-scale urban farmers in the Kansas City area to enhance local food production and community benefits.

Agriculture
Individuals
Tools & Equipment Program
$5,000
Center for Cultural Innovation (CCI)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 26, 2025

This program provides financial support to individual craft, folk, and traditional artists across the U.S. to purchase essential tools and equipment that enhance their artistic practices.

Arts
Individuals
ArtsKC Inspiration Grants
$3,500
ArtsKC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This grant provides funding to individual artists and small artist groups in the Kansas City metropolitan area to support innovative projects that foster artistic growth and community engagement.

Arts
Individuals
2025 21c St. Louis Artadia Award
$15,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2025

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support and professional opportunities to contemporary visual artists in select regions, helping them advance their careers and gain exposure in the art community.

Arts
Individuals
Teri Rogers Filmmakers Grants
$10,000
ArtsKC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to early-career filmmakers in the Kansas City area for the production of new short narrative films, with a focus on projects that promote diversity and highlight the local community.

Arts
Individuals
Teri Rogers Screenwriting Award
$1,000
ArtsKC
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local screenwriters in the Kansas City area for original scripts that emphasize regional stories and themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Arts
Individuals
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
Reinvention by Community Grant Program
$10,000
The Opportunity Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individuals and organizations in St. Louis City that provide innovative and sustainable solutions for unhoused youth, focusing on collaboration and measurable impact in specific underserved neighborhoods.

Community Development
City or township governments
Futures Fund Grant
$8,000
The Luminary
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports innovative visual artists in the St. Louis region to create impactful projects that address societal issues and promote equity and sustainability.

Community Development
Individuals
Charlotte Street Cultural Producer Grant Program
$100,000
Charlotte Street
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This program provides financial support to grassroots, artist-run organizations and projects in Kansas City, helping them sustain and expand their creative initiatives within the local community.

Community Development
Individuals
Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers Grant Application FY25
$13,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

May 15, 2025

Date Added

Mar 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support to senior centers in specific Missouri counties to enhance their programs, services, and facilities for older adults.

Community Development
Individuals
Artistic Innovations Grant Program
$15,000
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This program provides funding to artists and nonprofit organizations in six states to create and present innovative new works that engage the public and serve underserved communities.

Infrastructure
Individuals
RAC Artist Support Grant Program in Missouri
$7,500
Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 2, 2024

Date Added

Jul 24, 2024

The Regional Arts Commissionโ€™s Artist Support Grant serves as funding for the career advancement of individual artists. Donor Name: Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis State: Missouri County: Saint Louis City (MO), Saint Louis County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/02/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This grant provides funds for an individual artistโ€™s projects, needs, or creative opportunities in all artistic disciplines. Direct support enables diverse artists of various disciplines to advance their careers and complete creative projects. It is designed to be flexible and accessible and to encourage creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work. Grant funds may be designated for (but not limited to) equipment and materials, rental space, arts-related travel, conference fees, living artist wage, project completion, salaries, professional and artistic development, training, and other resources for an individual artist of various disciplines. Funding Criteriaย  Artist Support applicants will respond to three grant review criteria: Cultural and/or Artistic Essentials (weighted at 40%) A culturally and artistically significant practice or work that contributes to the creative life of the artist and, ultimately, to St. Louis. The artist has provided (1) the essential information for their request, (2) an artist statement, and (3) proof of residency. Includes clearly articulated plans such as location, dates, frequency (as applicable) (the who, what, when, where, and why). Proposed work contributes to the artistโ€™s practice, skills, and craft. Proposed work contributes to innovation and new thinking in the artform and wider culture. Indicates how grant funds will be used. Artist statement demonstrates artistic significance, and the project is relevant to the artistic field and/or the arts & culture sector. The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective or co-creator team, each member of the collective/co-creator team is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year. Community Benefit (weighted at 30%) Artist demonstrates broad community benefit with a practice or work that considers diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. The artist has provided a description of (1) their intended audience, (2) potential partners in the work, and (3) DEIA efforts. The intended audience is clearly defined. It is clear this is a direct (public project) or an indirect (artist need) contribution to the St. Louis community. Artist considers and articulates documentation/dissemination of work. Efforts in place to develop meaningful collaborations with diverse groups to expand artistic practice. Demonstrates community participation/connection. Specifies community partnerships that increase engagement. If the applicant is applying as a part of a collective/co-creator team, each member is listed and their role in the work is clear Creates and presents art that represents the telling of stories of diverse populations. Provides equitable opportunities to create and participate. Activities/artwork, and the locations where work is presented are intentionally accessible to all people. Capacity & Sustainability (weighted at 30%) Artist is intentional about artistic/practice capacity and sustainability. The artist has provided (1) a budget explaining their request, (2) a Resume or CV related to their artistic work, and (3) work samples. Has a realistic and balanced budget and clearly articulated budget narrative. Budgeting is appropriate to scope of what artist proposes. Budget indicates diverse revenue streams. Indicates contingency plan to support program completion. Resume /CV is related to the individualโ€™s artistic career. Resume/CV conveys a clear and ongoing commitment to artistic planning, goal setting, and promotions. Resume/CV shows a connection to the artistโ€™s earlier work or represents an intentional shift from what the artist has done in the past as indicated by artist statement and CV or resume. Resume/CV indicates in the past three years, the artist has created and presented their own original works to the public or performed for the public. Work samples indicate alignment with what is outlined in the application. Work samples are relevant to the project for which the artist is applying. Work samples are within the limits set by the application. Funding Information The maximum amount of funding an individual artist can apply for and receive is $7,500. Project Period For artistic practice and/or for project needs or creative opportunities taking place from November 2024 through May 2025. Eligibility Criteria An individual artist is eligible to apply for an Artist Support Grant if the following requirements are met: The artist is 18 years or older The artist is a current resident of St. Louis City or County and has maintained primary residence in St. Louis City or County for at least one year (documentation required) In the past three years, the artist has created and presented their original work(s) to the public or performed for the public (documentation required; this should be documented in a CV or Resume). For more information, visit RAC.

Arts
Individuals
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant
$2,000
Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

Community Development
Small businesses
CIG- FY 2024 - Missouri
$250,000
U.S.DA-NRCS (Natural Resources Conservation Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 25, 2024

Date Added

Mar 27, 2024

Notice of Funding Opportunity Summary NRCS is announcing the availability of Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) State Program funding to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted from eligible entities (Section C) for projects carried out in the state of Missouri. A total of up to $500,000.00 is available for the Missouri CIG competition in FY 2024. All non-Foreign, non-federal entities (NFE) and individuals are invited to apply, with the sole exception of federal agencies. Projects may be between one and three years in duration. The maximum award amount for a single award in FY 2024 is $250,000.00. For new users of Grants.gov, see Section D. of the full Notice of Funding Opportunity for information about steps required before submitting an application via Grants.gov. Completing all steps required to start an application can take a significant amount of time, plan accordingly. Key Dates Applicants must submit their applications via Grants.gov by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on May 25th, 2024. For technical issues with Grants.gov, contact Grants.gov Applicant Support at 1-800-518-4726 or [email protected]. Awarding agency staff cannot support applicants regarding Grants.gov accounts. For inquiries specific to the content of the NFO requirements, contact the federal awarding agency contact (section G of this NFO). Please limit questions to those regarding specific information contained in this NFO (such as dates, page numbers, clarification of discrepancies, etc.). Questions related to eligibility, or the merits of a specific proposal will not be addressed. A webinar for CIG applicants is scheduled for March 27th, 2024 at 9 a.m. CT Standard Time. Information on how to participate in the webinar will be posted to the Missouri NRCS CIG website along with a link below. Applicants are encouraged to visit the MO State CIG website to learn more about the CIG program. Link to webinar Teams meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZWE5MTdiYWQtYjM3Yi00ZmVjLThhNzMtZjdjNzBlZjQ5ZTNi%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22ed5b36e7-01ee-4ebc-867e-e03cfa0d4697%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%22cd47cf8d-9f96-4309-87f4-c21c3a497296%22%7d The agency anticipates making selections by July 1st and expects to execute awards by September 30th. These dates are estimates and are subject to change.

Agriculture
Individuals
City of Liberty Mini Art Grant Program
$1,000
City of Liberty
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This program provides funding to individuals and organizations in the greater Kansas City area for artistic projects that enhance cultural experiences and promote tourism in Liberty, Missouri.

Arts
Individuals