Columbia Justice Litigation Funding via Impact Fund
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation for social, environmental, economic, or racial justice in Columbia, Missouri can access funding through The Impact Fund, with awards of US $10,000 - US $50,000 for case expenses. Recoverable grants support out-of-pocket litigation costs in class actions, multi-plaintiff, and environmental justice cases.
The Impact Fund
Healthcare Education Funding from Tylenol
Full proposal due Aug 18, 2026
Graduate students in medical, nursing, or pharmacy programs in accredited nonprofit U.S. institutions, including those from Columbia, Missouri, can receive Tylenol’s TYLENOL Future Care Scholarship. Focused on medical education and professional training, this program offers US $5,000 - US $10,000 for tuition, fees, and required books, supplies, and equipment.
Tylenol
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
American Physical Society Grants for Physics
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Physics educators in the Southeast with exceptional undergraduate teaching records can be nominated for the SESAPS George B. Pegram Award, honoring excellence in physics education. This American Physical Society recognition may be relevant to Columbia, Missouri faculty whose work advances undergraduate physics and supports students continuing in physics careers or contributing to physics education service.
American Physical Society (APS)
Pew Charitable Trusts Biomedical Grants in Columbia
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career biomedical assistant professors at nominated institutions conducting research relevant to human health can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to support independent lab work, personnel, equipment, supplies, and travel. Grants from Pew Charitable Trusts help Columbia, Missouri scholars at participating universities advance creative basic, translational, and applied biomedical research with high-impact potential.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Berkshire Taconic Grants for Youth Education
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Students and student groups ages 14–22 planning international travel for community-based humanitarian, study, or work experiences can receive US $500 - US $1,500 to promote peace and justice. Focused on youth education and enrichment, Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation invites Columbia, Missouri nonprofits to share this opportunity with eligible young people they serve.
The Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
College Scholarship Funding for Students from Scholarship America
Applications due Dec 18, 2026
High school seniors with financial need pursuing higher education can receive renewable scholarships supporting accredited two- or four-year college study. With a mission to eliminate financial barriers to education, Scholarship America provides Columbia, Missouri students and others with up to US $20,000 for tuition and related college costs through the Equitable Excellence Scholarship® Program.
Scholarship America Inc
US $200,000 - US $22,000,000
Office of Population Affairs Support for Family Planning
Applications due Jan 11, 2027
Nonprofit and public entities providing family planning and reproductive health services can access funding for comprehensive Title X projects across the U.S., including Columbia, Missouri. The Office of Population Affairs offers US $200,000 - US $22,000,000 for voluntary family planning services, counseling, and education, particularly for low-income and uninsured individuals.
US Dept. of Health & Human Services: Office of Population Affairs
Columbia Arts Engagement Funding via Mid-America Arts Alliance
Applications due Jan 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government units, or tribal entities in Columbia, Missouri can apply for Mid-America Arts Alliance’s Creative Forces Community Engagement Grant, awarding US $10,000 - US $25,000 for non-clinical arts programs serving military-connected people. Projects must engage service members, veterans, families, caregivers, or related healthcare workers through community or virtual arts experiences and include at least one partner.
Mid-America Arts Alliance
Affordable Housing Training Funding from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Feb 7, 2027
Nonprofit affordable housing providers in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, or Minnesota can access training and technical assistance through Enterprise Community Partners’ Midwest Asset Management University Cohort. Organizations in and around Columbia, Missouri may be eligible for this five‑month program to strengthen asset and property management skills, portfolio health, and long-term housing affordability.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Community Foundation Higher Education Grants in Columbia
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
High school seniors pursuing higher education in Siskiyou, Shasta, Tehama, Glenn, Colusa, Placer, or Sacramento counties can receive scholarships to support college costs through the Columbia Bank Kenneth R. Gifford, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Program. Grants from Community Foundation of the North State provide US $1,000 awards to eligible students planning full-time enrollment.
Community Foundation of the North State
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Grants for Columbia Construction Education
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Columbia, Missouri students pursuing construction-related degrees can access funding through the Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri, with scholarships of US $1,000 for two- or four-year colleges and technical schools. Eligible applicants need at least a 2.5 GPA, with consideration of financial need and activities; preference goes to several regional institutions, including University of Missouri-Columbia.
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Higher Education Scholarships for Students via Central Carolina Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Students pursuing higher education who currently live, or have recently lived, in transitional housing in Richland County or Columbia Housing Authority in Columbia, SC can seek renewable scholarship support for accredited, nonprofit colleges. Focused on higher education access, Central Carolina Community Foundation invites applicants, with preference for those who have some life and work experience.
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Central Carolina Community Foundation Education Grants in Columbia
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Columbia, Missouri education-focused students seeking academic scholarships can access funding through Central Carolina Community Foundation for non-renewable support toward accredited, nonprofit colleges or universities. High school seniors are evaluated on GPA, school and community service, and congeniality; this scholarship may interest local nonprofits that advise or support college-bound youth.
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Columbia Education Scholarship Funding via Central Carolina Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Students pursuing degrees in education who plan to become K–12 teachers can seek renewable scholarship support through Central Carolina Community Foundation, including those from Columbia, Missouri. Focused on higher education and teacher preparation, this award must be paid directly to accredited, nonprofit institutions of higher learning and favors applicants with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Central Carolina Community Foundation
Veterinary Scholarship Funding from Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Postgraduate veterinary students entering their second year at the University of Missouri–Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine can apply for Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ Ronda Seaton, DVM Memorial Scholarship, awarding US $400 toward educational costs. Applicants in Columbia, Missouri must demonstrate financial need, submit FAFSA-SAI and a letter of good standing, and complete an essay.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Columbia Film Preservation Funding via National Film Preservation Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit archives, libraries, museums, universities, and historical societies in Columbia, Missouri can seek funding to preserve culturally and historically significant American orphan films. National Film Preservation Foundation Basic Preservation Grants provide US $1,000 - US $20,000 for new lab work to create preservation elements, access copies, and closed captioning.
National Film Preservation Foundation
National Film Preservation Foundation Support for Film
Letter of inquiry due Mar 20, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) institutions with prior NFPF grant experience planning large-scale U.S. film preservation projects can seek US $20,001 - US $75,000 for laboratory work and access copies. With a mission to preserve American orphan films, National Film Preservation Foundation provides U.S. archives and similar nonprofits, including those in Columbia, Missouri, with matching grants requiring a one-fifth cost share.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Climate Resilience Funding from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Mar 28, 2027
Eligible tribal entities, Community Development Corporations, and Community Housing Development Organizations that completed the Southwest Tribal Resilience Academy can seek funding to implement climate resilience and community-driven solutions. With a mission to strengthen housing and communities, Enterprise Community Partners provides support that may benefit organizations serving Columbia, Missouri and surrounding areas.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Scholarship Funding from National Federation of the Blind
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Legally blind students pursuing full-time or qualifying part-time post-secondary degrees in social science, international relations, or governmental affairs can receive $10,000 through the Handid Braille Scholarship, open to those residing in the U.S., DC, or Puerto Rico. Grants from National Federation of the Blind help higher education students, including those in Columbia, Missouri, advance academic excellence, leadership, and community service.
National Federation Of The Blind Inc
National Federation of the Blind Education Grants in Columbia
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Blind students pursuing full-time or part-time post-secondary degrees at U.S. institutions, including those from Columbia, Missouri, can receive $10,000 through the Kenneth Jernigan Scholarship. Focused on higher education and college success, the National Federation of the Blind invites eligible applicants demonstrating academic excellence, community service, and leadership to apply.
National Federation Of The Blind Inc
New Belgium Brewing Bicycle Advocacy Grants
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations promoting bicycle advocacy and bike-friendly infrastructure, including those in Columbia, Missouri, can apply for grants of US $500 - US $5,000 to expand ridership and accessibility. Grants from New Belgium Brewing help grassroots groups nationwide break down barriers for riders, especially in communities facing historical and systemic inequities.
New Belgium Brewing Co
Organic Chemistry Funding from American Chemical Society
Letter of inquiry due Apr 4, 2027
Early-career organic chemistry researchers planning postdoctoral work at a U.S. nonprofit institution, including those based in Columbia, Missouri, can receive support for two years of research. Grants from American Chemical Society provide up to US $170,000 for postdoctoral fellows nominated by an academic mentor to pursue bold, sustainable organic chemistry directions.
American Chemical Society
Avant-Garde Film Preservation Funding from NFPF
Pre proposal due May 8, 2027
Public and 501(c)(3) nonprofit film archives in Columbia, Missouri can seek US $5,000 - US $50,000 to fund laboratory work preserving significant American avant-garde films. With a mission to preserve at-risk American films, the National Film Preservation Foundation provides support for new preservation elements and public access copies through its Avant-Garde Masters Grants.
National Film Preservation Foundation
Housing Innovation Funding for Nonprofits from Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits and other eligible housing organizations in Columbia, Missouri with proven, ready-to-scale affordable housing innovations can seek US $2,000,000 grants to expand their impact. Focused on design and construction, finance, or service delivery and programs, Enterprise Community Partners’ national competition may benefit 501(c)(3)s addressing equitable and affordable housing locally.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
First Peoples Fund Support for Native Arts
Applications due May 22, 2027
Native-led arts organizations, businesses, and collectives seeking unrestricted operating support can access funding through First Peoples Fund to strengthen their organizational well-being and Native arts programming. Eligible groups must be U.S.-based, serve Native artists and culture bearers, meet leadership and tenure requirements, and participate in a learning cohort; awards are up to US $55,000.
First Peoples Fund
Enterprise Community Partners Evaluation Grants in Columbia
Applications due May 29, 2027
Consulting firms and individual evaluators offering program evaluation, data analysis, or related services can apply to support Enterprise Community Partners’ Impact and Evaluation department; work is national and may include Columbia, Missouri. Those with experience in housing, community development, or data systems may benefit from this opportunity to provide quantitative, qualitative, and training support.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
AI and Community Services Funding from OpenAI
Applications due Jul 16, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Columbia, Missouri exploring how AI can strengthen community services, arts, or local journalism may be eligible for the People-First AI Fund. Focused on practical, community-led AI projects, OpenAI supports trusted, small to mid-sized U.S.-based organizations and select regranting institutions that have deep local relationships and primarily U.S.-focused operations.
Openai Inc