US Bancorp Foundation Grants for Missouri Playgrounds
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits developing or improving playgrounds and community play spaces can seek funding for projects that enhance safe, inclusive recreation. Focused on economic and community development, US Bancorp Foundation invites organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities to apply, especially those advancing equity and addressing multiple pillars like work, home, and play.
US Bancorp Foundation
Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs, including those in Missouri, can seek support for new approaches to social problems through grants from Creag Foundation. The foundation considers organizations addressing societal issues in fresh ways, which may include playground or community safety projects as part of broader human and social services work.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Support for Youth Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs in Missouri and beyond through the Dan Paul Foundation; awards up to US $15,000. Grants may support child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth development initiatives that align with the foundation’s mission.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Early-Stage Impact Funding from Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations addressing major social or environmental challenges can access funding, capacity support, and community from Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Focused on scalable solutions for underserved populations, this global opportunity includes organizations in Missouri and offers up to US $300,000 over three years for growth and impact.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Missouri Innovation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology to tackle social challenges in Missouri can seek Global Impact Cash Grants to develop innovative, early-stage programs. Grants from Cisco Systems Foundation help organizations focused on crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with awards up to US $100,000 and applications accepted year-round via an LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Missouri Arts Education Funding via Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Missouri offering arts or science programs for youth can apply for William Randolph Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant; awards more than US $100,000 for program, capital, or limited general support. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with audited expenses over $2 million and strong, measurable impact may be eligible.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Community Grants in Missouri
Missouri 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations can seek funding for health, education, or community initiatives that benefit local residents. Focused on community wellbeing, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites proposals that may include food pantries, healthcare access for underserved populations, STEM education, or healthy lifestyle programs, with requests reviewed twice yearly in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Missouri Youth Programs Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Nonprofits, schools, governments, and other organizations in Missouri working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability can seek more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling efforts. Michael & Susan Dell Foundation supports initiatives that measurably improve outcomes for children and youth from urban low-income communities in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Missouri Community Development Funding via PNC Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community and economic development can access funding through PNC Foundation to support programs serving low- and moderate-income children and families. Organizations improving neighborhoods, offering housing or small-business support, or enhancing community services and enrichment may be eligible, including projects that incorporate or improve playground and recreational spaces.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Missouri Community Programs
Nonprofit charities in Missouri working on community development, youth services, education, health, environment, or arts projects may be eligible for philanthropic support, which is managed locally by Roche affiliate offices. Grants from La Roche help accredited charities worldwide deliver humanitarian, scientific, educational, environmental, and cultural initiatives that engage Roche expertise and employees.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Missouri
Missouri nonprofits providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation for programs that improve care, safety, and wellbeing. Organizations that incorporate playgrounds or child-focused recreation within broader health or social service initiatives may be eligible, alongside projects addressing healthcare access, disaster relief, literacy, and support for vulnerable populations.
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, educational, scientific, or medical programs in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law. Missouri organizations developing playground or recreation initiatives within these broad categories may be eligible to apply.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community development, basic needs, or cultural programming can apply for sponsorship funding to strengthen low- and moderate-income communities. Grants from Bank of America Charitable Foundation help organizations preserve neighborhoods, expand workforce education, address hunger and emergency shelter, and offer arts, environmental, diversity, and inclusive community activities that may include playground-related projects.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Self-Reliance Grants for Nonprofits from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Missouri nonprofits and 501(c)(3) organizations helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation; awards US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and humanitarian relief. Smaller organizations working on poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief in eligible countries, including the U.S., may qualify if most funds reach direct beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits using storytelling to highlight work in preservation, education, or wellness can seek funding to produce impact-focused narratives. With a mission to support community-focused programs, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides Missouri nonprofits with support that may help showcase playground, outdoor, or child-focused initiatives; awards more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Missouri Community Development Funding via Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Missouri nonprofit organizations working on community development, education, human services, health, cultural programs, or veteran support can access funding via Penn National Gaming to benefit local residents. Eligible 501(c)(3) groups must be physically located in Camden, Platte, or St. Louis counties, where the PENN Entertainment Foundation has business interests and supports broad community needs, including projects like playground improvements.
Penn National Gaming
Robinson Foundation Community Grants in Missouri
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations active for more than three years can seek single-year funding for programs serving children and families, poverty relief, education, health, disaster relief, animal welfare, veterans, or spiritual endeavors. Focused on tangible impact in the Southern region, the Robinson Foundation may support projects that enhance safe, engaging spaces like playgrounds for local communities.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Missouri nonprofits developing community services, environmental, or peacebuilding projects can access funding through Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations may be eligible to support initiatives that respect people, the environment, and community well-being, which could include playground or public-space projects that foster inclusive, positive change.
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 can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local quality of life, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; playground or recreation initiatives may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
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, at-risk youth enrichment, workforce readiness, and domestic violence safety programs. Grants from TJX Foundation help nonprofits whose playground or after-school projects support vulnerable children and families build better futures.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Missouri Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries can seek unrestricted support for environmental and human services programs, including community recreation and play spaces. The Lawrence Foundation provides US $5,000 - US $10,000 grants nationally, which may benefit nonprofits developing or enhancing playground-related projects within their broader missions.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support community-based programs, facilities, and services, including those in Missouri. Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation funds museums, cultural and performing arts, schools, hospitals, youth and senior programs, disability services, environmental and wildlife efforts, and other initiatives that may include playground or recreation projects.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can apply for community grants supporting hunger relief, shelter, self-sufficiency, arts, and neighborhood development. Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with funding that favors strong volunteer engagement and gives priority to communities near its major employee centers and national organizations.
Ameriprise Financial
Missouri Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates can seek project, operating, or capital support to improve quality of life for underserved residents. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S. community nonprofits addressing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief, and may benefit groups enhancing local play and recreation spaces.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Safety Grants in Missouri
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits and independent volunteer emergency response organizations can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, community vitality, workforce development, or environmental sustainability projects, including safe and equitable access to parks and play spaces. Grants from Union Pacific Foundation help organizations in Union Pacific–served communities improve local safety, recreation, and quality of life.
Union Pacific Foundation
Missouri Youth Programs Funding via Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri working on youth education, housing, food security, or environmental projects can apply for Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards, with grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000. Programs that include playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, community gardens, or similar child-focused spaces may be especially competitive.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc