Missouri Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

This program provides $5,000 each to ten minority-owned businesses in Columbia, Missouri, to promote inclusivity and support underrepresented entrepreneurs.

The Research Foundation awards community grants in support of programs and organizations that expand access to care, promote health equity, and engage students in health care careers. Donor Name: The Research Foundation State: Missouri County: Jackson County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/15/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Eligibility Requirements  The Research Foundation focuses its funding on organizations that primarily serve residents of Jackson County, Missouri with a priority on urban Kansas City. Organizations must be tax-exempt under IRS Code Section 501(c)(3). They do not support 509(a)(3) organizations. We do not make grants to organizations with a pending 501(c)(3) status. Community grants are awarded in alignment with the following priorities: •        Expanding Access to Care •        Promoting Health Equity •        Engaging Students in Health Care Careers Support will be considered for any program delivered by an eligible applicant that aligns with the stated priorities. All program applicants are allowed to request 10% in indirect costs to help ease the burden of overhead necessary to deliver the program. Nonprofit organizations with health-centric missions for whom more than half of their program offerings are in alignment with The Research Foundation’s stated priorities can apply for general operating support For more information, visit The Research Foundation.

Applications are now being accepted for the Minority Business Enterprise Grant Program Donor Name: Regional Economic Development Inc State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Grant program, administered by REDI and funded by the City of Columbia, focuses on inclusivity in opportunity and elevating underrepresented businesses. Through this program, a total of $50,000 will be awarded to ten small for-profit businesses in Columbia that are 51% or more owned by individuals self-identifying as one or more of the following: African, African American, Asian-Pacific, Black, Hispanic, Latinx, Native American (including Native Alaskan or Hawaiian), or Subcontinent Asian.  Funding Information Each year, REDI awards ten $5,000 grants to deserving Minority-owned Businesses.  Eligibility Requirements Business must be 51% or more owned by a person(s) of color as defined above Business must be a for-profit entity legally registered with the State of Missouri and have a Federal Tax ID (EIN) Business must have a Columbia business license Business must be located in Columbia city limits Business must be actively working with a business coach through REDI or another organization Business must have 10 or fewer employees (or full-time equivalents) For more information, visit REDI.

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.

The Impact 100 Ozark is seeking applications for the transformational grants for organizations. Donor Name: Impact 100 Ozark State: Missouri County: Christian County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/16/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Impact 100 Ozark’s mission is to empower women to dramatically improve the lives in their community by harnessing the power of generosity and funding significant grants that have a lasting impact in eastern Christian County. Funding Information Impact 100 will give away two grants totaling $49,000, including one grant of $35,000 and one grant of $14,000. Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced time table, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. Eligibility Criteria  501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the eastern Christian County area are eligible to apply. Proposals should not include funds for day-to-day operations, scholarships or to start up a new nonprofit agency. For more information, visit CFO.

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