US $150,000 - US $500,000
Community Impact Funding from Bloch Family Foundation
Missouri and Kansas 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving greater Kansas City can seek funding for special programs, capacity building, or capital projects that strengthen services for underserved residents. Focused on community impact, the Marion and Henry Bloch Family Foundation supports education, healthcare, social services, arts, and Jewish community initiatives with awards ranging from US $150,000 - US $500,000.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Missouri Communities
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture may be eligible for funding that can support special-needs students and their families. Focused on equitable, high-impact community development, US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple “work, home, and play” pillars.
US Bancorp Foundation
Missouri Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs. Grants may benefit special education and related youth services where evidenced-based, measurable outcomes and strong community collaboration are demonstrated, especially in communities where Costco operates and projects have a broad base of financial support.
Costco Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and impact-first for-profit organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges can seek funding and support to scale their proven models in Missouri and globally. Focused on bold, scalable solutions for underserved communities, Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation offers up to US $300,000 plus intensive capacity-building; special education innovators may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Missouri
Missouri educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits can seek funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives, including K–12 academic performance and STEM. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help organizations that may serve students with special needs by supporting broader academic success and college and career readiness efforts in U.S. communities.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Missouri
Missouri 501(c)(3) education and community organizations can seek funding for health, welfare, and education initiatives that support local communities and underserved populations. Focused on community health and learning, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites programs such as STEM education, special needs education, food access, and preventative healthcare to apply; requests are reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Missouri Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community economic development can access funding via PNC Foundation to support low- and moderate-income children and families. Eligible projects include early learning programs, educator development, family engagement, affordable housing, small business support, and community services, which may complement special education initiatives serving young children.
PNC Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Missouri
Missouri special education and disability-focused nonprofits can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation to support health care access, pediatric services, and programs for children with disabilities. Organizations serving marginalized communities in the U.S. may be eligible for projects that advance health, human services, and humanitarian support alongside their special education work.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Missouri Education
Missouri 501(c)(3) education, scientific, medical, and other charitable organizations can seek funding for programs serving U.S. communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt nonprofits with well-managed projects that significantly benefit their target populations; Missouri special education providers may be eligible if they meet these national criteria and use funds within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Self-Reliance Program Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving students with disabilities, may be eligible for funding to support human and social services programs in Missouri and worldwide. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help smaller 501(c)(3)s and qualifying foreign entities with US $5,000 - US $250,000 for poverty, disability, and humanitarian initiatives.
Gupta Family Foundation
Missouri Education Funding via Kerr Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) education, arts, health, and human services organizations can apply for Kerr Foundation grants to support capital projects, time-limited programs, or operating needs. Special education and special needs education programs serving young people in Missouri may be eligible within these broader categories.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Missouri Education and Health Funding via Pauly Trust
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Missouri education, health, and human services nonprofits serving underserved children, older adults, and other vulnerable people in Springfield and surrounding southwest counties can access funding through the Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust for program support. Organizations improving educational access, academic success, and support for students with disabilities may be eligible if they operate within the specified Missouri counties.
Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust
Helen S. Boylan Foundation Grants for Missouri Education
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and public governmental units in Missouri can apply for Helen S. Boylan Foundation grants to support arts, education, health, human services, environment, and public interest projects. Programs in Jasper County and the Kansas City metropolitan area, including special needs education initiatives, may be eligible for new projects, expansions, or capital improvements.
Helen S. Boylan Foundation
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations preserving historic places along the Route 66 corridor in Missouri can apply for grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000. Grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation support restoration, rehabilitation, stabilization, acquisition, and interpretation projects that enhance Route 66 communities, which may include programs serving special needs students in historic facilities.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Special Education Funding for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
501(c)(3) nonprofits offering special education or related services in Missouri communities where Penn National Gaming operates, such as Camden, Platte, or St. Louis counties, can apply for the Penn National Gaming Foundation Grants. Funding supports local education, human services, health, community development, and related programs benefiting residents in these areas.
Penn National Gaming
Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development Community Grants in Missouri
Applications due Oct 3, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, Missouri not-for-profit corporations, and eligible Missouri businesses can access up to US $500,000 in in-kind support to run community service, education, crime prevention, job training, or neighborhood revitalization projects. With a mission to strengthen local economies, Missouri Department of Economic Development provides Missouri special needs education programs with tax-credit tools to attract private donors.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Health and Disability Funding from David B. Lichtenstein Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 15, 2026
Missouri nonprofits providing cancer awareness, disability services, children’s health, youth welfare, food banks, or zoological education can receive support for programs and services. The David B. Lichtenstein Foundation provides Missouri organizations with funding that may benefit special education students with disabilities when projects align with its health, welfare, and special needs priorities.
David B. Lichtenstein Foundation
Insperity Grants for Missouri Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking community services funding, including special needs education programs, may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships that support key service goals. Insperity supports community-focused work in Jackson, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City by providing philanthropic grants and fundraising event sponsorships to approved charities once per year.
Insperity
Capital Project Grants for Nonprofits from Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities planning capital projects for community spaces, nature conservation, STEM education, or skilled trades training can apply for grants up to US $25,000. Grants from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation help fund construction, renovation, and related special projects in communities where the company operates, which include parts of Missouri.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Community Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and qualified local government entities near Georgia-Pacific manufacturing communities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on community impact, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites Missouri special needs education and related programs within 30 miles of a GP facility to apply if they meet its investment priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Special Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Missouri offering education, youth, disability, or community-based programs can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support their work. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds schools, skills-training, and programs for youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities, so special education providers may be strong candidates.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Missouri Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations serving Missouri with efforts like hunger relief, housing, economic development, arts education, or adult self-sufficiency may be eligible, which can include programs supporting students with special needs and their families.
Ameriprise Financial
Missouri Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Missouri special needs education and related 501(c)(3) organizations can access funding for programmatic projects, not general operating support, in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental work. The Dr Scholl Foundation offers annual U.S.-focused grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 to eligible nonprofits that request an application form and submit during its October–March cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation Education Grants in Missouri
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, and government entities expanding advanced high school coursework can access funding through Patterson Family Foundation to grow dual-credit, AP, IB, and STEM offerings for rural students. Grants range from US $50,000 - US $500,000 and support educational access and equity in eligible rural Kansas and western Missouri communities.
Patterson Family Foundation
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Missouri Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities running safety, workforce, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Organizations in Union Pacific–served communities, including those offering special needs education or youth development services, may be eligible if projects align with the program’s priority cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
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 can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants ranging from US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community, education, food security, and environmental programs. Special education organizations that support underserved youth or their families may be eligible.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc