Missouri Private Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Kansas City area for specific arts-related projects that are publicly accessible and not year-round initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides educators in Missouri and Illinois with financial support to acquire essential technology and equipment needed to enhance innovative teaching and improve student learning.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area that create impactful programs to enhance the dignity and well-being of Jewish elderly individuals in the community.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations within the Evergy service area for projects that address basic needs such as food security, housing, hygiene, and bill payment assistance.

The Donaldson Foundation dedicates its efforts to making a positive impact in communities where Donaldson Company employees reside, focusing on supporting educational initiatives. It extends grant invitations exclusively to applications with an educational aim, scrutinizing each based on criteria such as educational focus, the need of beneficiaries, impact, sustainability, and connection to communities near company locations. Eligible recipients are required to be IRS-recognized tax-exempt entities. Funding is available in the Twin Cities and several U.S. locations where Donaldson has significant operations, with grants reaching up to $20,000. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual Cycle 2 deadline: January 15th

The MetLife Foundation is offering the Community Impact Grant Program, designed to bolster local grassroots organizations actively addressing the urgent needs of low-income individuals and communities heavily affected by the widening income and wealth gap. This grant program is deeply aligned with the Foundation’s overarching mission to drive inclusive economic mobility. By supporting organizations on the front lines, the program directly contributes to the Foundation's strategic priority of fostering equitable opportunities and outcomes for those most vulnerable to economic disparities. The primary beneficiaries of this program are people with low incomes and communities significantly impacted by the growing income and wealth divide. The program's core impact goal is to provide essential support and resources to these populations, helping to alleviate immediate emergencies and build long-term resilience. Through programmatic support, the Foundation aims to empower grassroots organizations to create tangible improvements in the lives of individuals and the well-being of their communities. The Community Impact Grant Program focuses on several key areas: Hunger Relief and Nutrition, Physical and Mental Well-Being, Environmental Sustainability, and Quality of Life. These focus areas reflect the Foundation's comprehensive approach to promoting holistic community health and stability. Organizations are encouraged to submit proposals that align with these areas, ensuring that the grant funding addresses critical needs and contributes to the overall theory of change, which posits that by investing in these fundamental aspects, communities can achieve greater economic mobility and improved quality of life. Expected outcomes include improved access to vital resources for low-income individuals, enhanced community well-being across the specified focus areas, and a strengthening of local non-profit infrastructures. While specific measurable results are not detailed, the grants, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, are intended to facilitate impactful programming that addresses emergency needs and contributes to sustainable community development. The program encourages applications from organizations with authentic relationships with low-income populations, suggesting a commitment to community-led solutions and a desire for meaningful, localized impact.

This program provides financial support to public school districts and nonprofit organizations in rural Kansas and northwestern Missouri to establish or expand child care centers, enhancing their capacity and services for local families.

This funding opportunity supports community-driven initiatives in Missouri that address the root causes of health disparities by reshaping policies and building community power.

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This funding program provides financial support to organizations working to improve digital access and skills in underserved communities through the acquisition of devices, client-facing IT support, and the development of digital literacy courses.

The Forecast Public Art’s Midwest Memory Grant, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, is open to non-profit organizations in rural Midwest communities, aiming to elevate and preserve the stories of BIPOC communities through monuments, with a focus on addressing systemic inequities and advancing racial justice.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for local nonprofits, government entities, and schools to implement projects that improve education, health, beautification, environment, and economic development in Willow Springs, Missouri.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Greater St. Louis region for projects that improve transportation, safety, and access to services for seniors aged 55 and older.

The Regional Arts Commission’s Artist Support Grant provides funding for the career advancement of individual artists in St. Louis City and County, Missouri. This grant directly aligns with the foundation's mission to foster the creative life of the artist and contribute to the vibrant artistic culture of St. Louis. It is designed to be flexible, accessible, and to encourage creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustained commitment to artistic work across all artistic disciplines. The primary beneficiaries of this grant are individual artists aged 18 or older who are current residents of St. Louis City or County and have maintained primary residence for at least one year. These artists must also have created and presented their original work(s) to the public or performed for the public in the past three years. The grant's impact goals are to enable diverse artists to advance their careers, complete creative projects, and ultimately enrich the St. Louis community through culturally and artistically significant practices. The grant prioritizes proposals that demonstrate cultural and/or artistic essentials (40% weight), community benefit (30% weight), and artistic/practice capacity and sustainability (30% weight). Key focuses include the artist's clear plans, contribution to their practice, innovation in their artform, and thoughtful use of funds. Additionally, the grant emphasizes broad community benefit, considering diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, as well as the artist's ability to demonstrate community participation and connection. For capacity and sustainability, realistic budgeting, diverse revenue streams, a strong artistic resume/CV, and relevant work samples are crucial. Expected outcomes include the completion of individual artist projects, enhanced artistic skills and craft, and increased innovation in the arts. Measurable results are tied to the funding criteria, such as the provision of essential information, artist statements, proof of residency, clearly articulated plans, and descriptions of intended audiences and DEIA efforts. The budget also serves as a measurable component, requiring a realistic and balanced approach. The maximum funding an individual artist can receive is $7,500, supporting projects and needs occurring from November 2024 through May 2025.

This program provides funding to eligible nonprofits, public schools, and park foundations in Missouri to install refillable water stations, promoting healthy hydration and reducing plastic waste in local communities.

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.

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks is inviting applications for its Impact 100 Perry County Grant Program, aimed at delivering transformative grants within Perry County, Missouri. This program aligns with the foundation's mission by empowering local organizations and fostering significant community impact through collective giving. The model for this initiative originated in Cincinnati, Ohio, established by philanthropist Wendy Steele, and has been adopted locally to maximize the effectiveness of donations. The Impact 100 Perry County program specifically targets 501(c)3 organizations, public schools, or government entities within Perry County. The primary impact goal is to enable these organizations to undertake projects that might not be possible with smaller, individual donations. The program emphasizes the "Power of Women Giving as One," highlighting how combined contributions can create substantial change for local non-profits. This year, the program has $18,000 to award. The focus is on providing one lump sum grant of $18,000 to a single local non-profit organization. Organizations are encouraged to precisely describe projects that could effectively utilize this amount and detail how these projects would benefit the community. The priority is to fund a project with a clear, direct, and significant positive effect on Perry County. Expected outcomes include the successful implementation of a high-impact project by a local non-profit. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed in the provided information, the implicit expectation is that the funded project will achieve its stated objectives and contribute tangibly to the well-being and development of the community. The foundation's strategic priority, as demonstrated by this program, is to facilitate substantial local investment and empower community-led initiatives through a collaborative philanthropic model.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural schools in Missouri for projects that celebrate their cultural identity and strengthen community ties through storytelling and engagement initiatives.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Springfield and Greene County, Missouri, to support various animal welfare initiatives, including rescue operations, veterinary services, and community education.