Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs can seek support to address social problems, including work that may involve history-related community issues in Missouri. Creag Foundation considers proposals from organizations holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year; funding is by invitation, starting with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
State Farm Foundation Community Safety Grants in Missouri
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Missouri can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Grants from State Farm Companies Foundation help support projects like disaster preparedness and recovery, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, K-12 and higher education, and STEM-focused programs across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Missouri Employers Mutual Workplace Safety Grants
Employers seeking to improve workplace safety in Missouri and other eligible states can apply for matching funds to purchase ergonomic, safety, or industrial hygiene equipment. Grants from Missouri Employers Mutual help its active, in-good-standing policyholders access US $500 - US $10,000 to address key injury exposures and enhance employee protection.
Missouri Employers Mutual Insurance Company
Missouri Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on early childhood education or community economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to support programs serving low- and moderate-income families. Eligible projects include early learning initiatives, job training, affordable housing, small business support, arts and cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization in Missouri communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Accredited charities in Missouri working on humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects may be eligible for philanthropic support, including history-related initiatives that fit these themes. Grants from La Roche help organizations in Missouri and worldwide deliver sustainable development projects that engage local partners and, where appropriate, Roche employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Missouri Humanities Council Support for History
Applications due Aug 2, 2026
Missouri nonprofits and civic, educational, or cultural organizations planning humanities-based history projects in Missouri can access funding through Missouri Humanities Council’s Major Grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Funding can support speakers, interpretive exhibits, content-rich websites, public forums, teachers’ workshops, and related project costs, with a required in-kind or cash match.
Missouri Humanities Council
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Missouri Seniors
Applications due Aug 18, 2026
With a mission to support older adults aging in community, nonprofits in the greater Kansas City metro area can receive up to US $15,000 for senior services such as social engagement, home repairs, healthy food access, and learning opportunities. Missouri organizations in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties may benefit, including history-focused programs serving local seniors.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Conservation Project Grants for Ozarks Nonprofits via Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Applications due Aug 27, 2026
Nonprofit and public interest organizations in the Missouri Ozarks can apply for up to US $10,000 to support conservation of natural and cultural resources through the L-A-D Foundation Grant Program. Administered by Community Foundation of the Ozarks, funding can support environmental education, grassroots organizing, start-up costs, capital needs, seed money, and workshops in the 12 eligible counties.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Community Services Funding from Woods Foundation
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Charitable organizations in Missouri serving abused or neglected children, low-income residents, Episcopal ministries, arts and culture in St. Louis, animal welfare, or people with illness or disabilities can apply for Woods Foundation grants. Funding may support special projects, capital campaigns, challenge or matching grants, or general operations, and history-focused nonprofits in Missouri may be eligible when their work aligns with these priorities.
Herbert A. and Adrian W. Woods Foundation
Missouri Community Services Funding via Ina Calkins Board
Applications due Sep 6, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kansas City, Missouri residents can seek support for community services, including seniors, children’s care and health, disability support, education, and Christian youth programs. Focused on charitable work, Ina Calkins Board invites Missouri organizations whose programs match these priorities to apply for annual grant distributions from its charitable trust.
Ina Calkins Board
National Trust Historic Preservation Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits preserving historic Route 66 sites in Missouri can apply for grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 to support restoration, interpretation, and related preservation activities. Grants from National Trust for Historic Preservation help history-focused organizations fund bricks-and-mortar work, consultant services, education programs, and materials for Route 66–connected historic places.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Family and Environment Funding from Hulston Family Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 1, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving health, education, family welfare, hunger, homelessness, or the natural environment can seek up to US $25,000 for operations or new projects. Grants from Hulston Family Foundation help community-based organizations in West Central and Southwest Missouri, with priority for Jackson and Greene Counties, which may include history-focused initiatives serving children and families.
Hulston Family 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 with history-related programming. Insperity supports charities that are clients, engage its employees, or serve communities where employees live and work, with applications reviewed in about 45 days.
Insperity
NRA Foundation Shooting Sports Grants in Missouri
Applications due Oct 30, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) entities, government agencies, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek NRA Foundation grants of US $3,000 - US $5,000 for firearms safety, shooting sports, hunting safety, and related education. Funding can support historical and educational programs on firearms history and marksmanship that serve charitable, educational, or scientific purposes.
The NRA Foundation, Inc
Environmental and Human Services Grants from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries seeking support for environmental or human services work can apply for Lawrence Foundation’s unrestricted grants, typically ranging from US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help eligible organizations nationwide cover general operating or program/project costs, which may include history-related initiatives that fit its priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Humanities Project Grants for Missouri Nonprofits from Missouri Humanities Council
Applications due Nov 2, 2026
Nonprofit, civic, educational, and cultural organizations in Missouri can receive up to US $5,000 to support humanities-based projects, programs, and exhibits. Grants from Missouri Humanities Council help Missouri history and humanities groups fund scholar honoraria, interpretive exhibits, public forums, media projects, accessibility costs, and related program expenses with required in-kind or cash match.
Missouri Humanities Council
Holocaust Education Grants for Nonprofits from Jewish Federation
Applications due Nov 17, 2026
Nonprofits and educational institutions in Missouri developing Holocaust-related educational or artistic projects can apply for the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute program from Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Funding supports work that explores Holocaust history, promotes ethical reflection, fosters interfaith dialogue, and combats antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, including projects with a broader Midwest reach.
Jewish Federation of St. Louis
Health and Wellness Funding from Menorah Heritage Foundation
Applications due Dec 16, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs improving health and wellness in the greater Kansas City area can seek seed funding for early-stage or innovative initiatives that change individual and community behaviors. Focused on social determinants of health and under-resourced communities, Menorah Heritage Foundation supports transformational projects that remove barriers to self-actualization and build supporting impact data.
Menorah Heritage 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 focused on hunger relief, housing and homelessness, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts access, and neighborhood or economic development may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.
Ameriprise Financial
Behavioral Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing mental health and substance use disorders can seek behavioral health program funding, including work in Missouri. Grants from Elevance Health Foundation help expand treatment access, support prevention and early intervention, and reduce social isolation, with priority for culturally relevant, whole-person, and scalable initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes.
Elevance Health Foundation
CHS Foundation Support for Missouri Ag Education
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Agricultural education programs serving students and young producers in Missouri and other CHS trade-area states can apply for funding to teach the agricultural cooperative business model through education, professional development, and hands-on experience. Grants from CHS Foundation help initiatives with national or state reach that use innovative approaches, technology, and measurable outcomes for program-related costs.
CHS Foundation
Music Performance Funding from Tranby Fund
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Missouri and Kansas 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations presenting public music performances can apply for the Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund, with awards up to US $5,000 for projects or operating support. Groups with history-related programming that includes a strong live music component may be eligible if the grant specifically supports the performance aspect.
Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund
Missouri Jewish Community Funding via Menorah Heritage Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Jewish community and providing health, social services, or community programs can apply for grants from Menorah Heritage Foundation. Funding supports physical and mental health initiatives, Jewish education and engagement, and limited core operating support for organizations active in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, including Missouri counties.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Missouri Human Services
Letter of inquiry due Mar 17, 2027
Nonprofit human and social service organizations providing emergency assistance, shelter, safety-net health care, and youth services in the greater Kansas City metro area can receive unrestricted operating support, including up to US $10,000, for core expenses. With a mission to strengthen compassionate, effective agencies, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit Missouri groups serving local communities.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Missouri Community Programs Funding via Ameren
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Missouri communities where Ameren has a business presence can apply for Ameren’s community grant program; awards support local programs and events that enhance quality of life. History-focused organizations may be eligible when their educational or community development projects benefit these Missouri communities.
Ameren Corporation
Missouri Nutrition and Food Security Funding via Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running food-as-medicine or nutrition programs that improve clinical outcomes or expand access to healthy food, including in Missouri, may be eligible for Elevance Health Foundation support. Elevance Health Foundation prioritizes scalable, culturally relevant interventions addressing diet-related conditions and food insecurity, with grants supporting implementation, measurement, evaluation, and reporting over 1–3 years across the U.S.
Elevance Health Foundation