US $150,000 - US $500,000
Community Impact Funding from Bloch Family Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving greater Kansas City can seek US $150,000 - US $500,000 for special programs, capacity building, or capital projects that strengthen services for low-income, underserved residents. Focused on transformational community impact, the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation supports education, healthcare, social services, arts, and Jewish community organizations in Jackson, Clay, and Platte counties.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Community Development Funding from Hall Family Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving the greater Kansas City area can apply for Hall Family Foundation’s grants to support community development, education, arts, health, and youth and family services. Funding emphasizes capital projects and programs that enrich communities, reduce inequity, and create long-term solutions, which may benefit community service projects in nearby Missouri counties.
Hall Family Foundation
Reach Healthcare Foundation Grants for Missouri Health Access
Nonprofit and governmental organizations providing health care access for uninsured or medically underserved residents in Cass, Jackson, Lafayette, and Kansas City, Missouri can seek funding to improve coverage and quality care. Grants from Reach Healthcare Foundation support primary care, mental and oral health, and health equity and safety-net initiatives, including collaborative community service efforts.
Reach Healthcare Foundation
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Missouri Ministries
Faith-based 501(c)(3) ministries and Lutheran educational or human care organizations in Missouri and nearby states can seek funding for higher education, health and human care, and faith-strengthening projects. Focused on Lutheran-rooted ministries, the Rupert Dunklau Foundation invites eligible applicants to begin with a Grant Inquiry Application Form before being invited to submit a full proposal.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
St Louis Community Foundation Grants for Education
Nonprofit organizations and K–12 schools in Missouri offering workforce development, youth development, or education programs can access funding through St Louis Community Foundation’s Pettus Foundation Grants, with awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Funding supports direct services and small capital improvements in St. Louis City and County that build self-reliance and job readiness, including soft skills and technical training.
St Louis Community Foundation
Community Foundation of Central Missouri Support
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Grants from the Community Foundation of Central Missouri help Missouri community organizations fund projects in areas like community development, education, health, human services, animals, arts, and youth. Eligible 501(c)(3)s, local governments, and public education institutions in ten central Missouri counties can request US $500 - US $1,500 for programs improving residents’ lives.
Community Foundation of Central Missouri
Chaney Family Foundation Community Grants in Missouri
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Missouri tax-exempt organizations running community development, human services, youth enrichment, or public safety projects may be eligible for Chaney Family Foundation support. Focused on strengthening children and families, the funder invites programs that address abuse, addiction, poverty, or faith-based family support exclusively serving Barry County residents.
Robert and Frances Chaney Family Foundation
CHS Foundation Support for Missouri Ag Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators in Missouri implementing classroom agricultural education projects can seek funding for experiential learning through the CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, with awards up to US $50,000. Grants from CHS Foundation help rural communities by supporting ag education initiatives that may also strengthen local community service and development efforts.
CHS Foundation
Green Foundation Community Service Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits running community service, education, health, or human services programs in central Missouri counties can access funding through the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation. Eligible organizations must serve Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Montgomery, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, or Randolph Counties and may also propose youth development, religious community services, or historic preservation projects.
Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation
Missouri Community Funding via Light a Single Candle
Full proposal due Sep 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community-focused programs in Missouri can apply for Light a Single Candle Foundation’s Greater Metropolitan St. Louis grants to support food insecurity, education, and youth and family development initiatives. Eligible projects must be in St. Louis City or North St. Louis County and can request program, operational, or capacity-building support.
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Community Programs Funding for Nonprofits from Royals Charities
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community, education, health, youth sports, or military and veteran programs in Missouri’s Kansas City metro area may be eligible for this support. Royals Charities prioritizes projects in literacy and education, healthy and active communities, and military and veteran support within designated Kansas and Missouri counties around Kansas City.
Royals Charities Inc.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation Grants for Missouri
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public governmental units carrying out arts, education, health, human services, environment, or public interest projects in Missouri can apply for Helen S. Boylan Foundation grants. Funding may support new initiatives, special projects, program expansion, capital improvements, or renovations that benefit communities such as Jasper County and the Kansas City metropolitan area.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits preserving historic places along Missouri’s Route 66 corridor can access funding through the Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund, with awards of US $2,500 - US $10,000. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation support restoration, stabilization, planning, education, and related community revitalization projects connected to Route 66.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Community Development Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running community development and service projects in Missouri counties where Penn National Gaming operates, such as Camden, Platte, and St. Louis counties, can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants. Funding supports local community development, education, human services, health, cultural programs, and veteran and military support initiatives.
Penn National Gaming
Missouri Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Missouri public agencies and nonprofit organizations planning historic preservation projects can seek US $2,500 - US $5,000 for planning, education, and outreach activities. National Trust for Historic Preservation grants support feasibility studies, design guidelines, capacity building, and innovative public programs that engage communities and can help advance local community development and revitalization efforts.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development Community Grants in Missouri
Applications due Oct 3, 2026
With a mission to strengthen community development, the Missouri Department of Economic Development provides Missouri nonprofits and eligible business organizations with up to US $500,000 in in-kind support via Neighborhood Assistance Program tax credits. Community-based projects in service, education, crime prevention, job training, and physical revitalization can leverage these state tax credits to attract private donors for local improvement efforts.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Community Service Commission Grants for Missouri Service Programs
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit and community organizations running community service or volunteer-based programs in Missouri can apply for operational support to engage AmeriCorps members in evidence-based interventions. Grants from Missouri Community Service Commission help Missouri community service projects that address poverty, education (including early learning and STEM), veterans, reentry, environmental stewardship, racial justice, disability inclusion, and civic bridgebuilding.
Missouri Community Service Commission
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way funding, including schools outside Missouri in select AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, and UT counties. Awards of US $30,000 support PLTW fees, required equipment, technology, and teacher core training costs.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Education Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Focused on K–12 STEM education, Project Lead The Way invites eligible U.S. public and public charter schools to seek support for launching or expanding PLTW Gateway or Engineering programs; awards US $20,000 for program costs. Funding covers PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training with related travel and lodging expenses.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools starting or expanding PLTW STEM programs can apply for Project Lead The Way funding; awards US $15,000 for PLTW Launch implementation. Funds may cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Eligible schools must be in specified AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, or UT counties and may support community-focused learning.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Missouri Arts Council Grants for Missouri Arts
Pre proposal due Jan 26, 2027
Missouri nonprofit organizations running public arts projects in Missouri can use this program to fund performances, festivals, exhibitions, arts education, and other cultural activities. Grants from Missouri Arts Council help Missouri community groups cover salaries, artist fees, venue rental, marketing, accessibility, production costs, travel, and more, with awards up to US $40,000 supporting community-serving arts initiatives.
Missouri Arts Council
Water Conservation Funding from American Water Charitable Foundation
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible K–12 schools, colleges, and universities can seek support for community projects that protect watersheds, conserve water, or expand equitable access to water-based recreation. Focused on water and environmental initiatives, American Water Charitable Foundation funds projects completed within 12 months in its Missouri service areas.
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc
US $100,000 - US $150,000
Cigna Foundation Support for Missouri Youth Mental Health
Pre proposal due Mar 12, 2027
Grants from Cigna Foundation help Missouri nonprofits improve youth mental health and social-emotional development, with awards of US $100,000 - US $150,000 for one-year projects. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities serving underserved youth ages 5–18 in schools and related settings may fund program staff and other direct project costs.
CIGNA Foundation
Truman Heartland Community Grants for Missouri Communities
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, and public education institutions serving Eastern Jackson and Cass Counties can apply for Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Community Grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for community programs and operations. Funding supports community development, health and human services, adult education, arts, and related community service projects, with separate eligibility for statewide wildlife conservation efforts.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Missouri Arts Programming Funding via Mid-America Arts Alliance
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal entities can receive up to US $5,000 in matching funds to present touring artists from elsewhere in the Mid-America Arts Alliance region. Grants support direct artist fees and public-facing performances plus outreach events, which may strengthen community development and service projects across the state.
Mid-America Arts Alliance