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Missouri Capacity Building Grants

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Community Development Block Grants (CBDG) Mitigation
$5,000,000
Missouri Department of Economic Development (MoDED)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri cities and counties for projects that reduce disaster risk and improve community resilience in areas affected by the 2017 disaster.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Carrie J. Loose Trust Fund
$50,000
Carrie J. Loose Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations in Kansas City, Missouri, for initiatives in community improvement, education, health, and research that benefit the local community.

Education
Nonprofits
Impact 100 Ozark Grantmaking Program 2025
$40,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

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.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Taney County Grantmaking Program
$5,000
Community Foundation of Taney County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school districts, and churches that serve the residents of Taney County, Missouri, to address pressing community needs and enhance quality of life.

Community Development
City or township governments
Hermann Area Grantmaking Program 2025
$2,000
Community Foundation of the Hermann Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to local service organizations, government agencies, school districts, and faith-based groups that enhance the quality of life for residents in the Hermann area.

Community Development
City or township governments
2025 Cape Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program
$5,161
Cape Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 6, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities that address urgent community needs in the Cape, Jackson, and Scott City areas.

Capacity Building
City or township governments
Douglas County Affiliate Grantmaking Program Spring FY25
$2,000
Douglas County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 21, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches serving Douglas County to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
William J. Brace Charitable Trust Fund
$100,000
William J. Brace Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations in Kansas City, Missouri, focusing on education and health programs for children and older adults, as well as hospital services.

Education
Nonprofits
Quality of Life for Individuals in Houston
Contact for amount
Houston Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

This grant provides funding to eligible nonprofit organizations and IRS-approved entities in Houston to address pressing community needs and improve the quality of life for local residents.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
2024-2025 Capacity Building Grant
$250,000
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in the Kansas City region to strengthen their capacity in areas such as college access, workforce development, and entrepreneurship, ultimately aiming to improve economic mobility for all residents.

Capacity Building
County governments
2025 Ash Grove Affiliate Grantmaking Program
Contact for amount
Ash Grove Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 3, 2024

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

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.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
Charless Foundation Grant Program
$500,000
Charless Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 4, 2024

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Charless Foundation is offering grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to 501(c)3 nonprofits that support the health, welfare, and wellness of economically underserved seniors in the St. Louis region, particularly through residential support, aging in place, health and safety resources, and social support, with a preference for initiatives in South St. Louis City.

Health
City or township governments
KC Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant Program
$15,000
City of Kansas City, Missouri
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 16, 2024

Date Added

Jul 29, 2024

The Kansas City Outdoor Dining Enhancement Grant Program, under the leadership of Mayor Quinton Lucas and Councilman Wes Rogers, offers financial support to enhance permanent and multi-season outdoor dining spaces for restaurants in Kansas City, Missouri. The program aims to foster a vibrant restaurant industry, contributing to a thriving local economy and community-oriented neighborhoods. Eligible restaurants can receive grants of up to $15,000 for outdoor dining enhancements such as building structures, infrastructure improvements, and the purchase of furniture and coverings. Eligibility criteria include being a private, for-profit, full-service restaurant located in Kansas City, Missouri, possessing necessary licenses and permits, and having been in business for at least one year. Applications are accepted from July 29 to August 16, 2024, with selections announced in September 2024.

Community Development
Small businesses
Edward F. Swinney Grant Program
$300,000
Edward F. Swinney Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support for public charitable and educational initiatives in Missouri, focusing on general operating and program support.

Community Development
Nonprofits
William J. Brace Grant Program
$100,000
William J. Brace Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This grant provides financial support for educational, cultural, and health programs focused on improving the well-being of children and older adults in Kansas City, Missouri.

Education
Nonprofits
Charitable and Educational Activities in Missouri
$250,000
Jefferson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2024

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

The Jefferson Foundation provides grants for charitable and educational activities promoting individual and community health and well-being. Donor Name: Jefferson Foundation State: Missouri County: Jefferson County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/18/2024 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Grant Categories Funding will be awarded in the following categories: program support; capacity building; and capital projects. Grant Topicsย  Grants will be made to qualified public charities and government units to support activities that increase the health and well-being of Jefferson County residents. Grant topics include but are not limited to: Academic scholarships Basic needs limited to food, shelter and rent/mortgage and utility assistance Dental services Drug and alcohol abuse (treatment and prevention) Exercise and healthy lifestyle education Foster care and adoption services Health and health-related education Homelessness and domestic violence shelters and services Medical equipment Mental health counseling Obesity Physical and mental disabilities Prescription assistance Preventative health care Safe housing Transportation assistance. Funding Information Grant sizes will be a minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $250,000. Larger or smaller grants are awarded at the discretion of the Jefferson Foundation Board of Directors. Geographical Area Grants will be awarded to qualified public charities and government units that are located in or serve residents of Jefferson County, MO. Eligibility Criteria Grants will be made only to tax-exempt public charities as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code with a designation of 509(a)(1) or (2). Grants to government units will be made under special circumstances. Grants will not be awarded for endowment funds, loans, deficit financing, travel, political activities, fundraising activities or to individuals. Grants will not be awarded to programs that are political in nature. Grants will not be awarded for lobbying activities or to influence political elections. Grants will be awarded to religious organizations as long as the agency does not discriminate based upon clientsโ€™ religious preference. Grants will not be awarded for general operating expenses of churches. Grants will not be provided to fund overhead or the payment of general, administrative, or other expenses that are not directly associated with the activities related to the Grant. Grants will not be made for dinners or other ticketed events. Organizations are only eligible to receive one grant per grant category during the grant year (January 1, 2024 โ€“ December 31, 2024). All progress and final grant reports that are due for any previous grant must be on file before the next grant will be awarded. For more information, visit Jefferson Foundation.

Education
Nonprofits
Faรงade Improvement Grant
$1,500
Old Town Capeโ€™s Design Committee
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 7, 2024

This program provides financial support to businesses and property owners in downtown Cape Girardeau for improving the exterior appearance of their commercial buildings.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Generosity Collective Grantmaking Program 2024
$30,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

As a giving circle dedicated to Springfield, the Generosity Collective brings like-minded individuals together by pooling their donations, learning about high-priority community issues, then collectively determining grant recipients. Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Ozarks State: Missouri City: Springfield Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: Through this process, the Generosity Collective plays an active role in confronting pressing local issues. The Generosity Collective has chosen four grantmaking categories for 2024 from the Community Focus Report for Springfield & Greene County: Economic Disparities Impacting Early Childhood Development The Springfield Community Focus Report 2023 Update โ€“ Early Childhood indicates ongoing economic disparities as a significant concern, while the Mayorโ€™s Commission for Childrenโ€™s Kindergarten Readiness Survey for 2022 highlights the importance of preschool and pre-K programs, particularly for low-income students, in preparing children for kindergarten. Child Abuse and Neglect The 2022 Child Abuse & Neglect โ€“ Annual Statistical Report from the Greene County Juvenile Office reveals that 448 child abuse and neglect referrals were recorded, with July seeing the highest peak, and highlights the concerning trend that one of every two children referred in Greene County were under four years old, potentially affecting their development and sense of safety and security at home. (retrieved from Springfield Community Focus Report 2023 Update โ€“ Early Childhood) Mental Health and Substance-Use Problems In Springfield, mental health and substance abuse represent significant concerns, with suicide mortality, though slightly decreased since 2020, still exceeding state and national rates, and overdose mortality steadily rising, at 25% higher than the national rate. (retrieved from Springfield Community Focus Report 2023 Update โ€“ Community Health) Shortage of Safe, Affordable Housing Housing issues persist as significant concerns in Springfield, with high construction costs limiting affordable housing development, a shortage of 114,609 rental homes for extremely low-income renters across the state, less than one in three people having access to affordable housing in Springfield, and various challenges including expiring affordable housing, rental rates surpassing federal assistance, decreased support for home repairs, and a lack of comprehensive rental inspection programs for ensuring housing safety. (retrieved from Springfield Community Focus Report 2023 Update โ€“ Housing) Funding Information A total of $120,000 is available in this grant round. One agency will be selected in each of the four categories to receive $30,000. A 12-month grant period is preferred. Eligibility Criteria 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Springfield, Missouri area are eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFO.

Education
City or township governments