Skilled Trades Education Funding from SkillPointe Foundation
Students pursuing high-demand skilled trade or technical programs in Missouri and other eligible regions can receive vocational scholarships to support post-secondary training and credentials. Grants from SkillPointe Foundation help individuals in fields like advanced manufacturing, construction trades, industrial maintenance, and emerging technologies with US $2,000 - US $5,000 awards to build in-demand careers.
SkillPointe Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Missouri Innovation
Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help Missouri nonprofits and NGOs develop innovative, technology-enabled programs addressing crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment for primarily underserved communities. Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and equivalent organizations worldwide may apply year-round for up to US $100,000, which could support emergency services initiatives that fit these social impact priorities.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community and Education Funding from Hall Family Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Kansas City region, including several Missouri counties, can apply for Hall Family Foundation’s grants to support capital projects and programs in education, community development, health, arts, and family and youth services. Emergency services and community health organizations in Missouri may be eligible if their initiatives fit these priorities.
Hall Family Foundation
Missouri Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Missouri offering arts, science, or STEAM education programs for young people can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, with awards of More than US $100,000 for program or capital support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses above $2 million and demonstrated, lasting impact may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Missouri Emergency Training Funding via Community Foundation
Individuals pursuing firefighter, EMS, paramedic, or law enforcement training to serve first responder agencies in Livingston County, Missouri can receive academic scholarships ranging from US $1,000 - US $5,000. The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri supports emergency services careers through annual awards, with payments disbursed in August and January for approved training programs.
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
Missouri Youth Services Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and public entities working on education, health, or family economic stability projects for low-income urban children in Missouri can seek project or scale-up support of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds work in the U.S., India, and South Africa that measurably improves outcomes for children and youth.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Missouri
Missouri emergency medical and human service organizations can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health care access, disease treatment, disaster relief, and services for vulnerable populations. This global funder supports programs in the U.S., so Missouri providers offering emergency care or related health and social services may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Missouri Nonprofits
Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations fund charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs in the U.S. Eligible tax-exempt nonprofits, including those providing emergency medical care and services, may receive support for well-managed initiatives that broadly benefit their target populations and contribute to general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those providing humanitarian or emergency relief, can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller organizations in Missouri and worldwide address poverty, disability, social exclusion, and disaster impacts when most funds reach direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Support for Missouri Homelessness Services
Applications due Aug 17, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations providing regular services to people who are homeless or at imminent risk can receive US $10,000 to offer direct emergency assistance such as IDs, work clothing, transportation, medicines, and durable medical equipment. Greater Kansas City Community Foundation prioritizes smaller agencies and specialized programs, including those serving highly underserved populations.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Firefighting Equipment Funding from Missouri American Water
Applications due Aug 31, 2026
Missouri fire departments and fire protection districts needing gear, tools, or training support can apply for grants up to US $1,200 to enhance firefighting capacity. Missouri American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program funds personal protective equipment, communications gear, firefighting and water handling tools, and training materials for uniformed professional and volunteer departments in its Missouri service territories.
Missouri American Water
Missouri Housing Development Commission Support for Housing
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Eligible Missouri organizations providing housing assistance, emergency housing support, or related services can apply for Missouri Housing Development Commission’s Missouri Housing Trust Fund grants, with awards up to US $300,000 for housing and housing services. Programs serving very low-income residents, including those at risk of homelessness or fleeing domestic violence, may be especially competitive.
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Insperity Grants for Missouri Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Missouri counties such as Jackson, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships. Insperity supports institutions needing financial help to reach service goals, especially where employees are involved, the nonprofit is a client, or it serves local Insperity communities.
Insperity
Missouri Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Missouri can seek support through the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. The foundation provides grants to charitable organizations that respect people, life, and the environment, which may include emergency service providers whose missions align with these priorities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Missouri Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on strengthening GP communities, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites eligible organizations to propose programs that improve long-term well-being and local sustainability, which may include emergency and community services.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Missouri Basic Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office in Missouri can seek funding for basic needs, youth education, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. The TJX Foundation supports community initiatives that help vulnerable families and children access resources and opportunities to build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Missouri offering community programs, education, health, cultural, or environmental services can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their work. The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation supports U.S. museums, schools, hospitals, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other community-based initiatives that benefit local residents and emergency-affected populations.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
United Way of Greater Kansas City Human Services Grants in Missouri
Applications due Nov 15, 2026
Nonprofit health and human service providers in Missouri’s Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties can receive one-year, unrestricted operating support through the Impact 100 program, plus access to a regional funding network. United Way of Greater Kansas City supports organizations advancing health, education, and financial stability, including programs connected to emergency medical care and related services.
United Way Of Greater Kansas City Inc
Missouri Community Programs Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations seeking project support in education, health care, social services, civic or cultural, or environmental programs can access funding via Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Emergency medical care and related emergency services initiatives may be eligible if they fit these broad program areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Resilient Families
Letter of inquiry due Feb 17, 2027
Nonprofit agencies providing family services and parenting education in Missouri can receive multi-year support to strengthen resilient families and improve outcomes for children. Community Foundation of the Ozarks administers Musgrave Multi-Year Impact Grants for programs serving families in the Springfield, Missouri MSA, funding education, support, and prevention initiatives with awards up to US $300,000.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Missouri Services
Letter of inquiry due Mar 17, 2027
With a mission to support critical human services, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides Missouri emergency medical and social service nonprofits with unrestricted operating support. 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Kansas City metro counties of Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte may receive up to US $10,000 for core expenses like staffing, rent, utilities, technology, and benefits.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Missouri Housing Development Commission Homelessness Funding
Applications due Apr 12, 2027
Nonprofit and local government programs providing homelessness prevention, rapid re-housing, emergency shelter, or street outreach in Missouri can apply for funding from the Missouri Housing Development Commission. With a mission to stabilize vulnerable households, this grant offers US $50,000 - US $100,000 to support coordinated housing assistance and related HMIS or administrative activities.
Missouri Housing Development Commission
Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri communities served by O’Reilly Auto Parts can seek funding for programs improving quality of life, including economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation offers project, general operating, and capital support to strengthen underserved and underrepresented individuals and families.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Missouri Youth Services Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri serving youth and families through education, housing, food security, or environmental programs can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Organizations providing community-based services may be eligible, including those connected to emergency or crisis support for young people and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
USDA Rural Development Support for Missouri Businesses
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Rural public entities and nonprofit organizations in Missouri can seek funding to provide training, technical assistance, and other support for small rural businesses. USDA Rural Development’s Rural Business Development Grants back projects like business counseling, feasibility studies, community and technology-based economic development, rural business incubators, and strategic planning that may benefit emergency services–related economic initiatives.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Project Grants for Nonprofits from Keokuk Area Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 29, 2027
Missouri, Iowa, and Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits, charities, health care organizations, and educational institutions can seek up to US $10,000 for arts, culture, education, health, human services, and community betterment projects. Organizations providing emergency medical or related community services in Hancock County (IL), Clark County (MO), or Lee County (IA) may be eligible for seed, capital, or project support.
Keokuk Area Community Foundation