BOKF Foundation Support for Missouri Education
Nonprofit organizations working on education, basic needs, or economic development in Missouri communities where BOK Financial operates may be eligible for charitable contributions supporting programs and operations. BOKF Foundation focuses on basic needs, education (including higher education), economic development, and United Way initiatives across its Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas service areas.
BOKF Foundation
US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Missouri Education
Higher education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Missouri working on economic and workforce advancement, housing stability, or community arts and culture can seek support for programs and operations. Focused on community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color, to apply through its Community Possible Grant Program.
US Bancorp Foundation
Missouri Education Funding via Costco Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding through Costco Foundation, including organizations connected to higher education. Costco Foundation provides Missouri education-focused nonprofits with grants for community-based programs that demonstrate measurable outcomes, address identified local needs, and show strong collaboration and diversified financial support.
Costco Foundation
State Farm Foundation Education Grants in Missouri
Higher education institutions and other eligible education-focused organizations in Missouri can seek funding for safety, community development, and education initiatives, including higher education programs. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects such as K-12 and higher education, STEM, college and career pathways, and related community-based educational efforts across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Education Grants in Missouri
Missouri higher education institutions and related nonprofits working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs and services. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for support such as STEM programming, healthcare access for underserved populations, food pantries, and healthy lifestyle initiatives.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Missouri Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofit and public organizations supporting education, health, or family economic stability for urban low-income children in Missouri and across the U.S. can seek project or scale-up funding of more than US $50,000. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation backs programs that improve outcomes for children and youth, including higher education pathways and college success initiatives.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Education Programs
Accredited charities running humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or arts projects can access funding through La Roche; support focuses on innovative, sustainable initiatives worldwide. Missouri higher education institutions or related nonprofits may be eligible when projects promote science and education, engage local Roche affiliates, and involve employees in educational or social activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Missouri Higher Education
Higher education institutions and related 501(c)(3) ministries in Missouri and neighboring states can seek funding for Lutheran higher education, health and human care, and faith-strengthening programs. Focused on these areas, Rupert Dunklau Foundation invites eligible Lutheran colleges, universities, seminaries, and ministries to apply for projects that serve communities and promote the welfare of mankind.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Missouri
Missouri higher education institutions and nonprofits focused on health, education, or humanitarian services can access funding through the Semnani Family Foundation for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Organizations working on healthcare access, medical education, literacy, or related social services in the U.S. may be eligible if their projects advance the foundation’s global human welfare mission.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Missouri Education
Missouri higher education and other 501(c)(3) organizations can seek funding for charitable, scientific, medical, and educational programs serving U.S. communities. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help tax-exempt nonprofits with well-managed projects that have broad reach, substantial impact on target populations, and contribute materially to the general welfare within the U.S.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
St Louis Community Foundation Grants for Workforce Education
St. Louis area nonprofits and K–12 schools in Missouri can access funding for workforce development, youth development, and early childhood or middle-grade education programs. St Louis Community Foundation provides Missouri education organizations with US $5,000 - US $25,000 from the Pettus Foundation for direct services and small capital improvements that build self-reliance and job readiness.
St Louis Community Foundation
Missouri Education Funding via Kerr Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
Higher education and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri can apply for Kerr Foundation grants to support education, arts and culture, health, and human services projects. Funding can be used for capital improvements, time-limited programs, or general operating expenses, with a particular emphasis on creating opportunities for young people.
The Kerr Foundation Inc
Community Facilities Funding for Missouri Nonprofits via USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
With a mission to develop essential community facilities, this USDA Rural Development program provides Missouri public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes with support to build, purchase, or improve rural facilities and equipment. Eligible projects include health, public safety, educational, community support, utility, and local food system facilities in rural areas under 20,000 residents.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Education
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Higher education and other 501(c)(3) organizations serving Missouri and the broader Southern region can seek funding for education, children and families, poverty relief, disaster relief, health, veterans, and related services. Robinson Foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible nonprofits with more than three years of activity where single-year grants will have tangible, meaningful impact and show direct results.
Robinson Foundation
Insperity Grants for Missouri Community Services
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations seeking support for community services or fundraising events may be eligible for grants or event sponsorships, including those in Jackson, St. Louis County, and St. Louis City. Insperity supports charities connected to its employees, client organizations, or communities where its employees live and work through philanthropic contributions and event sponsorships.
Insperity
Capital Project Grants for Nonprofits from Ash Grove
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities planning capital building or renovation projects can apply for Ash Grove Charitable Foundation’s support; awards up to US $25,000 for capital needs. Grants from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation help organizations enhance community gathering spaces, protect nature, expand secondary and post-secondary STEM education, and grow skilled trades opportunities in its regional markets.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Missouri Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri higher education and community-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and eligible government entities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental initiatives that benefit communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation prioritizes projects within 30 miles of its manufacturing communities listed, including eligible counties in Missouri.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
TJX Foundation Grants for Missouri Youth Programs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office can seek funding for basic needs, out-of-school academic support, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence. The TJX Foundation supports programs helping vulnerable children and families, which may include higher education access or readiness initiatives for at-risk youth.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Community and Environmental Grants for Nonprofits from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Missouri seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help fund general operating or program/project needs, issued as unrestricted support, for U.S.-headquartered organizations working locally or globally.
Lawrence Foundation
Higher Education Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations offering higher education or related educational programs, including those in Missouri, can apply for Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation’s grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $20,000 for impactful projects. Funding may support colleges, universities, skills-training, youth and adult education, or community-based educational initiatives where modest grants create significant benefit.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Missouri Education Grants from DESE
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Prospective child care providers in Missouri seeking to launch new licensed programs can apply for the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Innovation Grant to Start-Up a New Child Care Program, supporting start-up costs and quality improvements. Organizations connected to higher education that operate or sponsor child care services may be eligible if they meet CCDF requirements.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Ameriprise Financial Grants for Missouri Communities
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can seek Ameriprise Community Grants to support hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, and cultural enrichment programs. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. organizations with funding priority where there is strong Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Missouri Education Funding via Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Missouri higher education and educational nonprofits can seek one-year project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental fields. Missouri institutions and 501(c)(3) organizations may be eligible for US $5,000 - US $25,000 grants from Dr Scholl Foundation, which primarily supports U.S.-based applicants working to improve communities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Child Care Expansion Grants for Providers from DESE
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Missouri child care providers seeking to expand licensed programs can access funding through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to increase child care access statewide. Eligible CCDF providers may use funds for expansion costs, staff training, licensing-related facility improvements, employee retention incentives, and regulatory support, which may benefit institutions connected to higher education in Missouri.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Union Pacific Foundation Support for Workforce Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Missouri higher education and workforce nonprofits can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects. 501(c)(3) public charities serving Missouri communities on the Union Pacific service list may apply for US $5,000 - US $30,000 to deliver direct services or build organizational capacity with a strong DEI focus.
Union Pacific Foundation
Missouri Youth Programs 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 of US $30,000 - US $350,000 for community-impact programs. Funding supports youth education and leadership, housing and family services, food access and hunger, and environmentally focused projects connected to these efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc
USDA Rural Development Support for Missouri Campuses
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Higher education institutions and other eligible rural public or nonprofit entities in Missouri can use these USDA Rural Development grants to provide technical assistance and training for small rural businesses. Funding may support business counseling, feasibility studies, facilities and equipment, rural business incubators, and other community and technology-based economic development projects in qualifying rural areas.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)