Missouri Youth Grants

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations with established partnerships in education to enhance social, emotional, and academic outcomes for youth through proven programs in early childhood, K-12, and post-secondary education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government units, school districts, and churches that deliver impactful services to residents in Bolivar and Polk County.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches that are working to enhance the quality of life for residents in the Republic, Missouri area.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for youth summer programs that promote education and social interaction, or for senior citizen programs that encourage entertainment and cognitive engagement in the Lockwood area.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Springfield, Missouri, to address urgent issues of child abuse and neglect, as well as to improve access to quality child care.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in specific Missouri counties for projects that promote animal welfare, improve food access and transparency, enhance youth education, and advance agricultural initiatives.

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.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Clay County, Missouri, that provide community-based services to ensure the safety and healthy development of children and teens from birth to age nineteen.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small, community-based organizations in St. Louis that serve children and families, focusing on programs that address social, emotional, and health needs while reflecting the communities they represent.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Greene County, Missouri, to support athletic and outdoor recreational programs specifically for girls and young women.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community-serving entities in Douglas County to enhance the quality of life through projects in areas such as education, health, arts, and community services.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities in the Aurora, Marionville, and Verona areas to support projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This grant provides funding to community service organizations in Pettis County for specific projects that promote health access, youth success, and economic mobility.

This grant provides funding to organizations in or near Carthage, Missouri, for projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as animal welfare, arts, health, and youth development.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and faith-based groups in Springfield, Missouri, to support programs that empower youth and encourage their participation in community service.

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 James S. McDonnell Foundation is seeking applications from organizations collaborating to bring people together across diverse zip codes, races, and income levels to support economic mobility in 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: $10,000 to $100,000 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 Strengthen the collaborative capacity of people from different backgrounds to work across differences. Improve the economic well-being of JSMF priority populations. The foundation fully expect proposals will go beyond these examples. Youth mentorship across class divisions Networking support for landing a first job Community investment clubs Business-to-business mentorship Peer-to-peer lending Funding Information Awards totaling $200,000. Five to ten grants ranging from $20,000 to $40,000. Most grants will be awarded for one to three years.  Eligibility Criteria Bring people together across diverse geographies, races, and income levels to partner for the first time. Demonstrate a clear alignment with JSMF’s mission and guiding principles. Employ approaches to strengthen the collaborative capacity of participants. Create a positive, long-term, tangible impact on the economic well-being of JSMF priority populations. Applicants must be a 501(c)3 or have a fiscal sponsor. For more information, visit JSMF.

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is providing the Eastland Giving Circle Grant Program for organizations that provide mental health resources for children and youth in Eastern Jackson County. Donor Name: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation State: Missouri County: Jackson County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 09/04/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Eastland Giving Circle (EGC) is a group of philanthropic and civic-minded individuals dedicated to making a substantive impact to the eastern Jackson County, Missouri area through a yearly donation. Funding Information A grant will be made in the amount of $30,000.  Geographic Area Organizations must have an eastern Jackson County, Missouri presence or mailing address.  Eligibility Criteria Grants are made only to nonprofits that have current 501(c)(3) status.  Ineligibility Individuals, political parties, candidates or political activities. Primary and secondary educational institutions> Religious organizations for denominational programs. Requests for general operating funds For more information, visit GKCCF.