US $150,000 - US $500,000
Bloch Family Foundation Community Grants in Jackson County
Jackson County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking program, capacity-building, or capital support for education, healthcare, social services, arts, or Jewish community initiatives can apply for grants of US $150,000 - US $500,000. Grants from Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation help strengthen organizations and improve outcomes for low-income and underserved residents in the greater Kansas City area.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Jackson County Community Children’s Fund Support for Jackson County Youth Services
Nonprofits and government entities serving children and youth in Jackson County, Missouri can seek capacity-building support to strengthen kids’ mental health and family well-being. Focused on organizational strategy, finance, marketing, and staff development, Jackson County Community Children’s Service Fund invites applicants to enhance their ability to deliver high-quality mental health and social-emotional services.
Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund
Community Equity Funding from Hall Family Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Jackson County, Missouri can seek Hall Family Foundation support for community development, education, arts and culture, health care access, and youth and family services. The foundation emphasizes capital projects and programs that reduce inequity, enrich the Kansas City metro community, and create long-term, systemic solutions in its three impact areas.
Hall Family Foundation
Reach Healthcare Foundation Grants for Jackson County Health Equity
Reach Healthcare Foundation provides Jackson County, Missouri health nonprofits with up to US $10,000 in rapid, flexible funding to address urgent needs. Eligible 501(c)(3)s or rural governmental entities must serve Black, Brown, immigrant, refugee, or rural communities and advance health equity through services like care coordination, navigation, mental health care, transportation, or preventive screenings.
Reach Healthcare Foundation
The Research Foundation Support for Jackson County Health
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) health organizations serving Jackson County, Missouri, especially urban Kansas City, can seek funding for programs that expand access to care, promote health equity, and strengthen the health care workforce. With a mission to improve community health, The Research Foundation also offers general operating support to health-centric nonprofits whose services align with these priorities.
The Research Foundation
Jackson County Disability Services Funding via Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing supports and services to individuals with developmental disabilities in Jackson County, Missouri can apply for funding for community living, inclusion, transportation, crisis support, transitions, and housing. With a mission to strengthen local disability services, Greater Kansas City Community Foundation administers the Eitas Grant Program for eligible agencies in the county.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
William G. McGowan Fund Grants for Jackson County Education
Full proposal due Aug 11, 2026
With a mission to address poverty’s roots, William G. McGowan Charitable Fund provides Jackson County, Missouri nonprofits with program or operating support in education, human services, and healthcare. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations working on housing stability, food security, K–12 and out-of-school learning, or primary and mental healthcare may be considered, by invitation in this region.
William G. McGowan Charitable Fund
US $100,000 - US $250,000
Kauffman Foundation Support for Jackson County Capacity
Applications due Aug 13, 2026
Nonprofits and other eligible organizations seeking to strengthen internal operations in Jackson County, Missouri can apply for US $100,000 - US $250,000 capacity building support. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation funds leadership and board development, planning, technology, evaluation, fundraising, and related needs that enhance long-term effectiveness and economic mobility for Kansas Citians.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs can receive US $30,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training. Project Lead The Way focuses on STEM education in selected U.S. counties; Jackson County, Missouri schools may need to confirm geographic eligibility before applying.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants; awards US $10,000 for PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Schools in eligible Lam Research communities may be a fit, especially those serving students with higher free and reduced lunch rates.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Jackson County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Grants from Project Lead The Way help Jackson County, Missouri K–12 public and charter schools implement new PLTW Gateway or Engineering STEM programs, with awards of US $20,000 for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training. Eligible schools must be in specified U.S. counties and commit to multi-year PLTW Gateway implementation and reporting.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Expansion Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway or PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants, awarding US $10,000 for PLTW fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher training. Schools in select AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, and UT counties may be eligible, but not Jackson County, Missouri.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools starting or expanding PLTW Launch STEM programs in select U.S. counties can receive US $15,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Project Lead The Way prioritizes schools with higher economic need; Jackson County, Missouri schools may need other opportunities since they are outside the listed service areas.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Missouri
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Grants from Project Lead The Way help Jackson County, Missouri K–12 schools expand PLTW Launch, Gateway, or Engineering STEM programs. Traditional public and public charter schools in eligible Lam Research communities can request US $5,000 for PLTW participation fees, required devices, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Health and Human Services Funding from United Way of Greater Kansas City
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Jackson County, Missouri health and human service nonprofits can access funding through United Way of Greater Kansas City for mission-driven work in health, education, and financial stability. Selected Impact 100 organizations receive a one-year unrestricted grant and join a regional network addressing needs like housing, food security, behavioral health, youth development, and employment support.
United Way Of Greater Kansas City Inc
Jackson County Children’s Services Fund Mental Health Grants in Jackson County
Letter of inquiry due Nov 25, 2026
Nonprofits and government entities serving children and youth under 19 in Jackson County, Missouri can seek funding for mental health, counseling, crisis intervention, and family-strengthening services. Jackson County Children’s Services Fund offers up to US $750,000 for outpatient treatment, temporary shelter, prevention programs, and school- or community-based supports that improve kids’ emotional well-being.
Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund
Approximately US $75,000 in in-kind support
Children and Families Funding from Hunt Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Dec 12, 2026
Jackson County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving children and families in crisis can access funding through the Kansas City Chiefs Charity Game partnership, including approximately US $75,000 in in-kind ticket support. Grants from Hunt Family Foundation help organizations in the greater Kansas City metro expand program capacity and strengthen services while leading a major fundraising event.
Hunt Family Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Nursing Students
Applications due Feb 25, 2027
Nursing students pursuing RN or BSN degrees who have completed at least two applicable semesters and demonstrate financial need may be eligible for the Jackson Family Scholarship, supporting higher education in nursing. Community Foundation of the North State prioritizes applicants planning to work in California’s North State, which may include students with ties beyond Jackson County, Missouri.
Community Foundation of the North State
Community Foundation Support for Funeral Service Students
Applications due Feb 27, 2027
Residents pursuing funeral service education in Jackson County, Missouri may be eligible to apply scholarship funds toward post-high school study through The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. With a mission to support academic scholarship programs, the foundation offers a US $4,000 Asheville Wilbert Vault Service Scholarship for students preparing for careers in the funeral service industry.
The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina
Truman Heartland Community Foundation Grants for Education
Applications due Mar 9, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, local government units, and public education institutions offering children’s education programs in Jackson County, Missouri can seek $5,000 - $8,000 from the Jelley Family Foundation Endowment. Focus is on innovative, collaborative initiatives for at-risk youth from early childhood through post-secondary education, including programs in Eastern and suburban Jackson County and Cass County.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Columbus Foundation Support for Education Scholarships
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Graduating high school seniors pursuing college in the U.S. may be eligible for the Mary Eleanor Morris Scholarship, which supports higher education and college success with awards up to US $4,000. The Columbus Foundation administers this fund for Logan County, Ohio residents; Jackson County, Missouri nonprofits may share it with qualifying students they serve.
The Columbus Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Education
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Graduating high school seniors pursuing college or vocational education in Jackson County, Missouri and other eligible Missouri communities can receive scholarship support for tuition and related costs. With a mission to enhance quality of life, Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers the Thomas G. Tucker Scholarship, awarding US $450 based on academics, community service, activities, and an essay.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Jackson County Community Funding via Truman Heartland
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Jackson County, Missouri nonprofits, public agencies, and educational institutions can access funding through Truman Heartland Community Foundation for programs in arts and culture, adult education, community betterment, health, and human services. Grants up to US $10,000 support work in Eastern Jackson and Cass Counties, with statewide eligibility for Missouri wildlife conservation projects.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Wildlife Conservation Grants for Nonprofits from Truman Heartland
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, local government units, and public education institutions doing wildlife conservation work in Missouri can apply for US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support upcoming projects. Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Community Grants prioritize agencies serving Eastern and suburban Jackson County, Missouri, and Cass County, with statewide eligibility for Missouri wildlife conservation initiatives.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Grants for Jackson County Family Services
Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Local nonprofit organizations serving children and families in Jackson County, Missouri and Kansas City can seek funding to strengthen family services and child well-being. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s Jacob L. and Ella C. Loose Foundation Grant supports nonprofits focused on helping children and families thrive, including participation in the Empower Together event.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Black Community Services Funding from Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations improving quality of life for African Americans in Jackson County, Missouri and nearby counties can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $20,000 to support community-serving programs. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s Sisters' Circle Fund backs projects located in and serving Clay, Jackson, Platte (MO) and Johnson, Wyandotte (KS).
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Jackson County Nonprofit Leadership Funding via Kauffman Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Jackson County, Missouri nonprofit executive leaders building economic mobility and community impact can be nominated for the Kauffman Uncommon Leader Visionary Award, with awards from US $10,000 - US $150,000. Eligible nominees must be full-time senior staff at 501(c)(3) public charities based in designated Kansas City metro counties.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation