Missouri Grants

The Table Rock Lake Community Foundation (TRLCF) is seeking applications to improve the quality of life for individuals in Stone and southeast Barry counties through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Table Rock Lake Community Foundation State: Missouri County: Barry County (MO), Stone County (MO) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/29/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: 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 the Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the TRLCF. The TRLCF has a primary interest in supporting institutions and projects that provide vital community services. The TRLCF will consider applications for operating expenses if the applicant can demonstrate how the grant will help stabilize the organization and will implement plans to achieve sustainable funding on a continuing basis. The TRLCF also has strong interests in projects that provide innovative solutions for existing and emerging community needs as well as projects which encourage collaboration between local organizations. While these are areas of strong interest to the TRLCF, requests need not be limited to these interests. Funding Information Maximum request amount is $3,000.00 Eligibility Criteria 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 Stone and southeast Barry counties are eligible to apply. Grant requests from individuals will not be considered. The TRLCF has a primary interest in supporting institutions and projects that provide vital community services. For more information, visit TRLCF.

The Douglas County Community Foundation in Missouri is offering grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS approved entities serving Douglas County, aiming to improve the quality of life in the community through flexible grantmaking, with applications open until September 30, 2024.

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.

This funding opportunity supports charitable organizations in the greater St. Louis area that assist abused or neglected children, the poor, the Episcopal Church, arts and culture, animal welfare, and victims of illness or disability.

This grant provides financial support to Protestant charitable and religious organizations in Kansas City, Missouri, for their operational and program needs, excluding capital expenses.

This grant provides financial support to charitable organizations in or near Carthage, Missouri, focusing on community welfare, arts encouragement, and animal cruelty prevention, with an emphasis on projects like public parks and outdoor recreation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Springfield, MO, and nearby areas to support impactful programs in education, health, and human services that improve the quality of life for local residents.

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

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.

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 Topics  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 clients’ 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 – 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.

The Ina Calkins Board is seeking grant proposals from a selected group of 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the Kansas City, MO area. Donor Name: The Ina Calkins Board State: Missouri City: Kansas City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Ina Calkins directed that the income from the assets of her estate be used by the board: To some organization or organizations in the State of Missouri, which are engaged in teaching to the public generally or to some portion thereof, and particularly to the young, advantages, social, moral, economical, and physical of the total abstinence from the use of alcoholic liquor as a beverage, and the advantages of the enactment and enforcement of law for the prohibition of the traffic in intoxicating liquor. To meet the physical needs of needy men and women who are above the age of sixty years. To provide for the care of children who cannot be properly provided for by those upon whom they are dependent or who have none upon whom they may depend, or/and, to make provision for such children so that they may have the benefit of life in a home, either with their parents or friends or elsewhere. To furnish medical or surgical aid for poor children who are crippled or deformed. To provide means for the education of those, who being without means thereto, wish to study and prepare themselves for social service of one type or another. To aid from time to time in endowing any college or colleges, or any university or universities situated within Kansas City, Missouri, which admit the worthy youth of Kansas City to the privileges thereof. To assist in providing funds for erecting buildings for, or/and for carrying on the work of some Young Men’s Christian Association or Associations, or Young Women’s Christian Association or Associations. Provided that the people or/and institutions receiving financial aid as aforesaid, and to be benefited thereby, shall be within the City of Kansas City, Missouri, that is, all such people shall be residents of Kansas City, Missouri, and all such institutions shall be located in said City of Kansas City, Missouri, except that the moneys expended under the provisions of sub-paragraph (a) above shall not be so limited. Funding Information It is a granting body that will distribute approximately $200,000 each year. Eligibility Criteria Organizations that receive funding must be 501c3 organizations located and operating in Kansas City, Missouri and must meet the criteria established by Mrs. Calkins. Grant proposals seeking support for the following will not be considered: Athletic programs/projects, student trips, and cultural exchanges Advertising or marketing campaigns Association memberships Building funds for educational institutions Direct payments or grants to individuals Direct support to elementary and secondary schools to support basic operations such as maintenance of buildings, teacher salaries, etc. Fundraising activities, such as event sponsorships, benefits, dinners, galas, sporting events, seminars, and symposia Government-supported organizations Operating support for colleges and universities Political or lobbying organization Religious organizations for religious purposes to the exclusion of others University collaborative research named academic chairs For more information, visit The Ina Calkins Board.

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Kansas City and Jackson County, Missouri, that assist individuals experiencing homelessness or those at risk of losing their housing through essential services like shelter and case management.

The Monett Area Community Foundation provides grants to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Monett area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Donor Name: Monett Area Community Foundation State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/15/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding Information Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in funding for this grant cycle. Eligibility Criteria  Applicants who serve the Monett area are encouraged to apply. For more information, visit CFO.

To enhance community engagement, neighborhood identity, public safety strategies, repairs or upgrades to improve overall safety, positive interactions/outcomes and messaging along with fostering resident collaboration. 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. Eligibility: 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. Application Period: Applications will open on May 14, 2024, and close on June 21, 2024.

This grant provides financial support to schools and organizations in the Carthage area to enhance athletic opportunities for youth through sports camps, clinics, and character development programs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area that focus on improving education and healthcare outcomes for children and youth.

The Missouri Energy Audit Reimbursement Program, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, is designed to support energy efficiency improvements through Level II ASHRAE energy audits. Eligible entities can receive up to $20,000 in reimbursement for audits conducted on facilities located in Missouri. The program aims to reduce emissions, lower total energy usage, improve energy efficiency, and create jobs.

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 – Early Childhood indicates ongoing economic disparities as a significant concern, while the Mayor’s Commission for Children’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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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.