Missouri grants for Nonprofits

The Donaldson Foundation dedicates its efforts to making a positive impact in communities where Donaldson Company employees reside, focusing on supporting educational initiatives. It extends grant invitations exclusively to applications with an educational aim, scrutinizing each based on criteria such as educational focus, the need of beneficiaries, impact, sustainability, and connection to communities near company locations. Eligible recipients are required to be IRS-recognized tax-exempt entities. Funding is available in the Twin Cities and several U.S. locations where Donaldson has significant operations, with grants reaching up to $20,000. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Cycle 2 deadline: January 15th

MetLife Foundation is offering the Community Impact Grant Program to support local grassroots organizations who are on the front lines addressing emergency needs of people with low incomes and communities impacted by the growing income and wealth divide.  Donor Name: MetLife Foundation State: Kansas, Missouri, New Jersey, South Carolina, Texas County: Dallas County (TX), Essex County (NJ), Greenville County (SC), Jackson County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/17/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Selected recipients will receive programmatic support through grants between $5,000 – $50,000 in the following focus areas: Hunger Relief and Nutrition Physical and Mental Well-Being Environmental Sustainability Quality of Life Eligibility Criteria Non-profit organizations that meet the following requirements are encouraged to submit applications:  Organizations must be independent tax-exempt public charities as per Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. (Note: we are unable to provide support via fiscal sponsors). Eligible organizations must have operating budgets between $50,000 to $5,000,000.  This is an open and competitive funding opportunity. We encourage proposals from applicants that represent a wide range of organizations and fields in the non-profit sector.  Its encourage applicants that represent or have authentic relationships with people with low incomes and communities hardest hit by income and wealth divide.  Programming must align with the Foundation’s mission of driving inclusive economic mobility and the focus areas outlined above.  Organizations must have significant work serving at least one of the communities as noted and will implement the program in one of the following counties: Dallas, TX (Dallas County) Greenville, SC (Greenville County) Kansas City, KS (Wyandotte County) Kansas City, MO (Jackson County) Newark, NJ (Essex County) For more information, visit MetLife Foundation.

Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Eligible Recipients: Not-for-profit organizations with preservation, conservation, cultural, historical, or archeological missions, including HBCUs, tribal nations, and government entities. Eligible Projects: Must be within the Delta Region, focusing on cultural heritage, public roads, regional music, museums, and more. Priority Criteria: Projects addressing immediate needs, new initiatives, completed within 18 months, and enhancing heritage tourism. Where: Projects within the Delta Region, not on federal property. When: Applications open April 15, 2024, and close May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Selected projects announced by September 2024. Webinar: Optional webinar on April 24 at 10 a.m. CDT. Register here. Contact: For project inquiries, email us. For technical support, contact [email protected].

The Kerr Foundation, Inc. focuses on supporting 501(c)(3) organizations that offer new or enhanced opportunities, especially for the youth, within its granting areas. The Foundation prioritizes projects in education, health, cultural development, and community service. While there's a preference for Oklahoma-based organizations, grants are also awarded to entities in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Texas, and the Washington D.C. area. Challenge Grants are typically awarded, requiring the recipient to match the grant amount within twelve months. The Foundation does not award consecutive annual grants to the same organization. A letter of inquiry is required before a formal grant application can be submitted. Grant renewed every year. Annual deadline: June 30th

This program provides financial support to public school districts and nonprofit organizations in rural Kansas and northwestern Missouri to establish or expand child care centers, enhancing their capacity and services for local families.

This funding opportunity supports community-driven initiatives in Missouri that address the root causes of health disparities by reshaping policies and building community power.

This program provides funding for schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to use recycled scrap tire materials for various surfacing projects, promoting sustainable practices and waste management.

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This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

This funding program provides financial support to organizations working to improve digital access and skills in underserved communities through the acquisition of devices, client-facing IT support, and the development of digital literacy courses.

The Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is open to non-profit organizations in rural Midwest communities, aiming to elevate and preserve the stories of BIPOC communities through monuments, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities and advancing racial justice.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for local nonprofits, government entities, and schools to implement projects that improve education, health, beautification, environment, and economic development in Willow Springs, Missouri.

Neighborhood Empowerment Grant enhances community engagement, neighborhood identity, public safety strategies, repairs or upgrades to improve overall safety, positive interactions/outcomes and messaging along with fostering resident collaboration. Donor Name: Kansas City State: Missouri City: Kansas City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/21/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: This program is intended to reduce violent and other crime, spur neighborhood investment and development from within and out, reduce code violations, and more, through Association and resident-led projects and programs with respect to resident health and safety, enhancing dignity, aging in place, and other necessary quality of life repairs. Neighborhoods have the opportunity to assist residents in experiencing value through “community”, and how this and partnerships support strength and stability. The Neighborhood Empowerment Grant awards projects that prioritize the following areas: Community Engagement: Promoting active participation and involvement of residents in neighborhood initiatives and activities. Enhancing Neighborhood Identity: Supporting projects celebrating each neighborhood’s unique identity and culture. Public Safety Strategies: Funding projects and programs to enhance community safety. Quality of Life Enhancements: Facilitating necessary repairs and upgrades to improve residents’ safety and well-being. Crime Reduction: Supporting community-led projects aimed at reducing violence and other crimes. Neighborhood Investment: Encouraging neighborhood investment and development both internally and externally. Code Violation Remediation: Implementing measures to reduce code violations and enhance the overall living conditions of residents. Funding Information The Neighborhood Empowerment Grant Launches New Round of Funding, Offering $400K for local projects, with a maximum of $20K per applicant grant request. Eligibility Criteria  Application is open to not-for-profit Neighborhood Associations that are registered (or will partner with an Association who is registered) with the City of Kansas City and with the State of Missouri. For more information, visit Kansas City.

This program provides competitive funding to various entities, including local governments and nonprofits, to expand affordable and reliable broadband services in unserved and underserved areas of Missouri, particularly benefiting schools, hospitals, and libraries.

The Ash Grove Community Foundation in Missouri is offering a $2,000 grant with a deadline of 10/03/2024, prioritizing projects in the Ash Grove area and inviting 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities serving Ash Grove to apply, with the aim of improving the community's quality of life.

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is seeking applications for its Impact 100 Perry County Grant Program to bring transformational grants to Perry County. Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Ozarks State: Missouri County: Perry County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The model they have used was established in Cincinnati, Ohio, by philanthropist Wendy Steele. Using Wendy’s model, this local group founded Impact 100 Perry County and soon after, adopted the tag line “The Power of Women Giving as One,” which accurately describes mission. Individually, $500 donations cannot make much of an impact on an organization, but when combined with a group of others, can have a significant impact on a 501(c)3 organization, public school or government entity.  This year, they will have $18,000 to award to a local organization(s). Impact 100 Perry County will award one lump sum grant to one local non-profit organization in the amount of $18,000. If your organization has a project that could utilize up to $18,000, feel free to precisely describe the project and how it could benefit the community. For more information, visit Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Through charitable giving in grant program, the Mazuma Foundation strives to partner with non-profit organizations to help improve the quality of life in Mazuma’s field of membership including Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, Johnson, and Wyandotte counties in the Kansas City region. Donor Name: Mazuma Foundation State: Kansas, Missouri County: Cass County (MO), Clay County (MO), Jackson County (MO), Johnson County (MO), Platte County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grants aim to affect positive change in the communities they serve. This grant supports organizations that focus on fine or performing arts (drawing, painting, theatre, orchestra, band, dance, etc.) in the Kansas City area. Core areas are: The  Arts This grant supports organizations that focus on fine or performing arts (drawing, painting, theatre, orchestra, band, dance, etc.) in the Kansas City area. Financial Educations This grant supports the development of financial knowledge, entrepreneurship, or career development for youth or adults in the Kansas City area.  Community Development This grant supports organizations Making Kansas City a better place by way of Community Development. Grants will support organizations that make it a better experience living in the Kansas City area.  Funding Information Grant amounts will go up to a maximum of $15,000.  Eligibility Criteria  Please fill out the entire application and upload the following documents:  IRS Form 990 Financials List of elected Board of Directors, including occupations Strategic Plan If organization received a grant last year, a Final Report is required to be uploaded. Applying organizations must be a registered 501(c)3.   Please submit only 1 total grant application. Do not apply for multiple grants or types of grants.   Your organization or project must not be another foundation, endowment, donor advised fund, or higher education scholarship.   For more information, visit Mazuma Foundation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Springfield and Greene County, Missouri, to support various animal welfare initiatives, including rescue operations, veterinary services, and community education.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lee’s Summit for public cultural programming that enriches the community through various artistic and heritage activities.

This program provides funding to Missouri schools and nonprofits to help cover transportation costs for field trips that connect students with nature at state parks and historic sites.