Missouri grants for Nonprofits

Grant Opportunity: Improving Youth Mental Health Overview: The Cigna Group Foundation is committed to addressing youth mental health challenges post-pandemic. With a focus on supporting underserved communities, the foundation is allocating $9 million over three years to fund evidence-informed programs and services. The goal is to increase access to mental health intervention, equip parents and caregivers, and promote social-emotional skills among youth. Grant Details: Grant Range: $100,000 – $150,000 Term: One-year Eligibility & Requirements: Applicants must be registered 501(c)(3) organizations. Budgets should cover eligible expenses related to the grant project, excluding certain overhead costs. Clear progress and impact measurement plans, aligned with addressing health disparities, are required. Grantees must provide progress and final reports during the grant term. Geographical Focus: Connecticut Georgia Missouri New Jersey Pennsylvania Tennessee Texas Application Timeline: Application Opens: April 17 Application Closes: May 22 Notification of Awards: Early July Grant Term Begins: August 1 Contact Information: For inquiries, contact [email protected].

The 2024 States’ Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), announced by the Delta Regional Authority (DRA), seeks applications for grants to target federal resources toward communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. With a focus on economically distressed counties and parishes, SEDAP aims to invest in community-based and regional projects across four congressionally mandated funding categories: basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure, business development with an emphasis on entrepreneurship, and workforce development. The program is designed to encourage job creation, regional collaboration, and funding partnerships, leveraging a total of $16,930,642, allocated across the eight-state DRA region with awards ranging from $50,000 to $500,000 depending on project type and application score.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and higher education institutions for initiatives that improve earthquake safety and awareness across multiple states or nationally.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofits in Illinois and Missouri that are addressing critical community needs through innovative or emergent programs, with a focus on areas such as basic needs, health, and youth success.

This grant provides funding for capital improvement projects that benefit both Southern Baptist churches and the wider community in Greene County, Missouri.

The Missouri Humanities is pleased to announce the Mini Grants. Donor Name: Missouri Humanities State: Missouri County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Missouri Humanities’ Mini Grants fund projects up to $5,000. Uses of funds  Honoraria and travel for speakers, consulting scholars, and program presenters Instructional, interpretive and office supplies directly needed to support a funded activity Facility and equipment rental Publicity and promotional expenses Communication expenses, including telephone and internet charges Materials, labor and design fees for interpretive exhibits Acquisition of AV equipment for interpretive exhibits Administrative expenses (outside of regular staff salaries) Accessibility-related expenses Printing. Target Populations The audiences and/or communities being served by the proposed program or project must be located within the state of Missouri. Eligibility Criteria  MH will consider any proposal to support humanities-based projects or programs submitted by a non-profit organization or a civic, educational, or cultural organization that operates as a non-profit, including (but not limited to) schools and other educational institutions, local government and governmental agencies, and civic associations. MH specifically encourages applications from organizations located in underserved communities that have never or infrequently applied. Organizations may apply individually or in partnership with other eligible entities and organizations (in the case of multiple partners participating in the grant project, only a single organization can serve as the applying entity). The principal offices of the applicant organization must be within the state of Missouri and must have a UEI number for your organization. Individuals and for-profit entities may not apply for MH grants. For more information, visit Missouri Humanities.

Devices Grants are offered to support devices, like computers, on which someone accesses the internet. Lack of such a device and the skills to use it are barriers to internet access, even when there is plenty of network capacity available to connect to. Donor Name: KC Digital Inclusion Fund State: Kansas, Missouri County: Cass County (MO), Clay County (MO), Jackson County (MO), Johnson County (KS), Leavenworth County (KS), Miami County (KS), Platte County (MO), Ray County (MO), Wyandotte County (KS) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/12/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year Details: Desktop computers, laptop computers, tablets, and smartphones are all types of devices that are used to access the internet and are eligible devices for this grant program. Other devices that may help expand or deliver the network—like hotspots, routers, or servers—are not eligible for this grant. This grant is intended to support user interface devices, not actual connectivity, so while phones may be eligible, data plans are not. The DIF aims to advance a more systemic strategy toward addressing the digital divide, fill specific programmatic gaps, signal strong ongoing community commitment to this work, attract new local money to this cause beyond existing funders, and strengthen Kansas City’s competitiveness for state and federal dollars.  Funding Priorities The DIF will support projects related to providing access to technology, digital literacy training, internet connectivity solutions, and other initiatives aimed at bridging the digital divide. Priority will be given to projects that target populations with limited access to technology and digital resources. Devices Grants should:  Align to a specific program, not just to an organization or a covered population.  Help outcome-oriented direct-service organizations overcome technology barriers to better fulfill their mission. Focus Area  Access to Network Funding Information Funding available up to $75,000 Award Range $1,000 – $20,000. Grant Period Up to 6 months (to be completed by March 31, 2025). Eligibility Criteria To be eligible, applicants must be direct-serving 501(c)(3) public charities, educational or governmental entities serving people in need within the 9-county Greater Kansas City region (Cass, Clay, Jackson, Platte and Ray in Missouri, and Johnson, Leavenworth, Miami, and Wyandotte in Kansas).  Applications are evaluated by a panel of reviewers selected by the Fund’s appointed Advisory Council. Grantees are notified by KC Digital Drive of award status via email on/around August 26, 2024. Announcements are made public on the DIF website, and via other media. The grant period of performance may vary by Grantee, but should be completed by March 31, 2025. For more information, visit KCRDIN.

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Small Arts Grant Fund. Donor Name: Francis Family Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/05/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for a Small Arts Grant, an organization should be: Located within the greater Kansas City area (60-mile radius), AND A tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity with a federal Employer Identification Number (EIN), or partner with another organization that can serve as a fiscal sponsor, AND An arts organization with annual revenues of less than $300,000 last fiscal year OR A non-arts organization – regardless of budget size or mission – with a community-based arts program that provides access to arts and culture opportunities in traditional and non-traditional sites throughout the greater Kansas City area. NOTE: In 2022, the Foundation structure transitioned from a community board to a family board and granting priorities and strategies changed; however, investment in the Small Arts Grants Fund will continue unchanged. For more information, visit Francis Family Foundation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.

This grant provides funding to local nonprofits, government entities, schools, and churches to address community needs and improve the quality of life in the Mountain Grove area.

The Benton County Community Foundation is seeking applications to improve the quality of life for individuals in Benton County through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Benton County Community Foundation State: Missouri County: Benton County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Benton County Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. The unique role of a community foundation is to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program which addresses the most important needs of the community at any one time. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the Benton County Community Foundation. Grant decisions for this program are made by the Benton County Philanthropic Society (also referred to as The Benton County PHIL – Philanthropic Hometown Impact Leaders).   The Benton County PHIL is excited to award grants to address priority needs in Benton County – including the expansion of current programs and/or the creation of new services. Funding Information For 2024, the Patterson Family Foundation has awarded a one-time matching grant of $25,000.00, bringing the total grant budget to $50,000.00. The maximum request amount is $25,000.00, with additional amounts of $15,000.00 and $10,000.00 being awarded to the second and third highly-ranked agencies.  Eligibility Criteria Collaboration in this endeavor is encouraged, but not required. Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced time table, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available.501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Benton County are eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFO.

The North St. Louis Commercial Corridor Grant Program in Missouri has been allocated $37 million of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds for administration by the St. Louis Development Corporation. The program includes Community Need Grants for small businesses and nonprofits located in a HUD Qualified Census Tract within a neighborhood containing part of one of the North St. Louis Commercial Corridors, as well as Small Business Stabilization & Expansion Grants for operational support and business growth. Additionally, there is a Façade and Storefront Improvements Program aimed at enhancing the value of businesses and improving the quality of customer experience in North St. Louis neighborhoods.

This initiative provides funding and support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and Tribal governments in coal-impacted communities to develop and scale innovative economic projects that create job opportunities and foster local economic transformation.

The Northwest Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety (NWMCRS) is offering grants for highway and traffic safety programs and resources. Donor Name: Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) State: Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: St. Joseph, Mo. – Over the last several years, agencies and organizations across Northwest Missouri have received funding for programs aimed at reducing injuries and fatalities on the roadways. With reports showing 49 fatalities within 16 of the Northwest Region’s 20 counties during 2023, the work is not over yet. Funding Information  Grant requests may not exceed $5,000. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations eligible to apply for these funds include schools, community groups, law enforcement, health departments, and more. For more information, visit MoDOT.

The James S. McDonnell Foundation is seeking applications that propose innovative, sustainable, and scalable approaches to wealth building and preservation for JSMF priority communities and groups. Donor Name: James S. McDonnell Foundation State: Missouri County: Saint Louis City (MO), Saint Louis County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 3 Years Details: These include the City of St. Louis and North St. Louis County, with a focus on low and moderate-income individuals and families, and Black and historically marginalized groups, including immigrants. Objectives Increase the number of individuals and families in JSMF priority communities and groups served by proposed financial products, services, or practices. Increase in wealth and preservation of wealth for individuals and families. Successful proposals will present concepts aligned with one or more of the following tactics, which support strategic framework for helping individuals and communities build and protect wealth within our priority communities and groups  Tactic A: Increase access to existing or new low-cost, low-barrier financial products and services that drive asset attainment, growth, and preservation. Tactic B: Build the capacity of community-based organizations and financial institutions to support wealth building and preservation. Tactic C: Attract new investment capital to disinvested communities in the City of St. Louis and North St. Louis County. The foundation fully expect proposals will go beyond these examples. Developing new loan products to scale homeownership. Providing private equity access for companies owned by people of color. Adjusting financial products to support small and diverse-owned business success. Creating investment products and services that increase ownership in financial markets. Supporting the adoption of employee ownership business models. Implementing systemic changes to credit building. Funding Information Awards totaling $1.8 million. Two to four grants ranging from $450,000 to $900,000. Most grants will be awarded for one to three years.  Criteria Develop innovative financial products, services, or practices to create and preserve wealth in JSMF priority populations. Potential for scalability and sustainability of the proposed approach. Align with JSMF’s mission and guiding principles. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 or have a fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit JSMF.

The Truman Lake Area Community Foundation is accepting applications to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Truman Lake region through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Truman Lake Area Community Foundation State: Missouri County: Benton County (MO), Henry County (MO), Hickory County (MO), Saint Clair County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Truman Lake Area Community Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors, chosen for their knowledge of the area. Grant decisions are made by the grant committee. The unique role of a community foundation is to conduct a flexible community grantmaking program which addresses the most important needs of the community at any one time. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the Truman Lake Area Community Foundation. Funding Information Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Truman Lake area are eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFO.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local entities in rural Missouri to improve mental health services and programs for youth aged 0-21.

The City of Kansas City, Missouri, in partnership with the Economic Development Corporation - Loan Corporation (EDCLC), is offering grants to eligible micro-businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. The grants are available to businesses based in Kansas City, Missouri, with ten or fewer employees. The EDCLC will provide grants of $10,000, $15,000, and $25,000. The funds can be used for various purposes such as overhead costs, renovation costs, technology, professional services, facade and minor roof repairs, inventory costs, equipment costs, and marketing. However, certain businesses are ineligible for the grants, including liquor stores, payday loans, hookah and vape shops, marijuana-related businesses, rental properties, bars with less than 50% food sales, and new businesses operating for less than one year. For more information, contact [email protected] or call 816-691-2120.

This funding opportunity supports organizations focused on planning and developing strategies to prevent firearm injuries and deaths, particularly targeting underserved communities.

This grant provides funding for impactful projects that improve the lives of residents in eastern Christian County, specifically targeting 501(c)(3) organizations and other approved entities.