BOKF Foundation Grants for Missouri Education
Nonprofit organizations providing education, basic needs, health care, or community safety services in Missouri communities served by BOK Financial can apply for charitable contributions. BOKF Foundation provides Missouri school and youth-focused health and education programs with support under its pillars of basic needs, education, economic development, and United Way–aligned initiatives.
BOKF Foundation
Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Missouri Ministries
With a mission to support Lutheran ministries and education, Rupert Dunklau Foundation provides Missouri school health and human care organizations with funding for Lutheran higher education, health and human care, and faith-strengthening programs. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) entities in Missouri and other contiguous states, including specified Lutheran universities and seminaries and ministries within 50 miles of Fremont, Nebraska.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
Community Foundation of Central Missouri Grants
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public education institutions, and local government units in central Missouri can apply for Community Support Grants, awarding US $500 - US $1,500 for projects in health, education, youth, and human services. School health initiatives in Missouri that fit these priorities may be eligible for funding from the Community Foundation of Central Missouri.
Community Foundation of Central Missouri
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Youth Grants in Missouri
Full proposal due Aug 27, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities serving the Springfield, Missouri area can seek funding for education, youth development, and mental health stability projects. With a mission to enhance regional quality of life, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides US $55,000 to support childcare, early learning, literacy, housing assistance, and mental health services, which may include school-based health initiatives.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Bayer Fund Grants for Missouri School Health
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Missouri school districts, eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and qualifying schools can receive Bayer Fund’s support for health and wellness programs focused on cancer and cardiovascular disease education, awareness, and support services. Grants can fund evidence-based school or community programs, including disease education and access-to-care supports, within 55 miles of Bayer sites in Kansas City, Matthews, or St. Louis.
Bayer Fund
Missouri Education and Health Funding via Pauly Trust
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Nonprofit organizations providing education, health, or human services for underserved children, older adults, and other vulnerable people in southwest Missouri can apply for support; most grants are one year. With a mission to strengthen quality educational, health, and human services, the Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust supports programs in Springfield and nearby counties that may include school-based health initiatives.
Christine and Katharina Pauly Charitable Trust
Missouri Biomedical Research Funding via Pew Charitable Trusts
Full proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical research labs at nominated Missouri institutions can receive US $75,000 - US $300,000 to advance innovative work in human health. With a mission to support pioneering biomedical science, Pew Charitable Trusts provides flexible four-year funding for personnel, equipment, supplies, and research-related travel, plus participation in annual scholar meetings.
Pew Charitable Trusts
USDA Rural Facilities Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes in rural Missouri can use this program to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment. Grants from USDA: Rural Development help smaller, lower-income communities enhance health, education, public safety, and community support services, which may include school-based health and wellness facilities or equipment.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Missouri Community Health Funding via Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Missouri school and youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on health, wellness, or related education programs can access funding through Penn National Gaming to support local residents. Grants may support school health initiatives within broader community development, education, human services, cultural affairs and diversity, health, or veteran and military support in eligible Missouri counties such as Camden, Platte, and St. Louis.
Penn National Gaming
Health and Welfare Grants for Missouri Nonprofits from Lichtenstein Foundation
Full proposal due Oct 15, 2026
Missouri charitable organizations running cancer awareness, disability services, children’s health, youth welfare, food bank, or zoological education programs can apply for David B. Lichtenstein Foundation grants. School-based health and wellness initiatives that fit these focus areas in Missouri may be eligible for project support, though ongoing operating funding is generally not the priority.
David B. Lichtenstein Foundation
Missouri School Mental Health Funding via Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund
Letter of inquiry due Nov 25, 2026
Missouri school and youth-serving nonprofits and government entities supporting children’s mental health and well-being in Jackson County can access core funding for counseling, crisis services, prevention, and related supports. Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund offers calendar-year and academic-year cycles, with awards up to US $750,000 to strengthen children’s social-emotional health and family stability.
Jackson County Community Childrens Service Fund
Missouri Department Grants for Missouri Child Care
Applications due Dec 1, 2026
Child care providers planning to open new, licensed programs in Missouri can seek funding to start up child care services and meet CCDF requirements. Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports child care and school health in Missouri by funding start-up costs, staff training, minor facility improvements for licensing, employee retention incentives, and help with regulatory requirements.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Patterson Family Foundation Support for Rural Healthcare
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities in Missouri communities within the Patterson Family Foundation’s rural catchment can apply for Innovation in Healthcare funding to improve healthcare access and outcomes. Projects testing new models to expand maternal care and other innovative rural health solutions may benefit school-based and community health initiatives.
Patterson Family Foundation
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Preventative Care Access Funding from Patterson Family Foundation
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
Missouri school districts, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and government entities expanding preventative healthcare delivery can apply for US $100,000 - US $500,000 to improve access to care in eligible rural counties. Patterson Family Foundation supports models like school-based telehealth, mobile health, and community health workers, which may benefit school health initiatives in its western Missouri catchment.
Patterson Family Foundation
Missouri Rural Health Funding via Patterson Family Foundation
Pre proposal due Feb 13, 2027
School districts, government entities, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in rural Missouri and Kansas can seek funding to expand access to specialty medical services such as maternal care, oncology, dental, and mental/behavioral health. With a mission to help rural communities thrive, Patterson Family Foundation supports projects that bring specialty care closer to underserved residents.
Patterson Family Foundation
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Support for Missouri Dental Students
Applications due Feb 28, 2027
Dental hygiene students in Missouri seeking leadership-focused support for their education can apply for this scholarship, which provides US $1,000 for those pursuing an associate degree in dental hygiene. American Dental Hygienists’ Association awards students who are ADHA members, active leaders in their Student ADHA Chapter, and volunteers in their communities.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA)
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 availability. Grants support business expansion costs, staff training, licensing-related facility improvements, employee retention incentives, and regulatory assistance. School-based child care programs that are CCDF-eligible may benefit when growing services for families.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Higher Education Funding from Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in Missouri’s 18-county Community Foundation region pursuing degrees in agriculture, business, health care, or vocational/technical training can receive academic scholarships to support higher education costs. Grants from Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri help students with financial need who may be preparing for school health–related or other career pathways.
Community Foundation Of Northwest Missouri
US $100,000 - US $150,000
Cigna Foundation Grants for Missouri Youth Mental Health
Pre proposal due Mar 12, 2027
Missouri school-based and youth-serving 501(c)(3) public charities addressing children’s mental health and social-emotional development can access funding through Cigna Foundation. Grants of US $100,000 - US $150,000 support evidence-informed programs in schools and related settings that build social-emotional skills, equip parents and educators, and expand pathways to youth mental health care in underserved communities.
CIGNA Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Health Scholarships in Missouri
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Undergraduate students in Missouri studying health science or social science can receive up to US $2,800 to support their third or fourth year of college. Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides Missouri school health and social science students with scholarship funding, with preference for graduates of select local high schools who demonstrate community service.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Missouri Education Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students in Missouri planning careers serving autistic individuals through education or health services can receive up to US $700 for college or vocational training. With a mission to support regional education, Community Foundation of the Ozarks gives preference to applicants from the Truman Lake area who demonstrate financial need and strong involvement.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Public Health Grants in Missouri
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Postgraduate students in Master of Public Health programs at accredited Missouri or Kansas schools can receive support for their education through a Jones/Goddard Scholarship Fund award of US $800. Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides this scholarship, which may benefit those focused on school health or broader public health careers in Missouri.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Missouri Education Support for After-School Programs
Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
Missouri schools and community partners running after-school and summer learning programs can apply for $50,000 - $400,000 to provide comprehensive academic enrichment and youth development services. Focused on extended learning time, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education supports centers offering tutoring, STEM, arts, wellness, and family engagement that complement the regular school day for Missouri students.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis Grants for Missouri Health Students
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Students from rural areas pursuing healthcare, information technology, or risk management studies in Missouri can receive up to US $5,000 annually through renewable Insuring Rural Communities Scholarships. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis administers this need-based support for those enrolled in accredited nonprofit post-secondary programs, which may include school health–related training pathways.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Missouri Scholarship Funding via Scholarship Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Missouri students pursuing higher education can receive scholarship support for academic studies through The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, in partnership with Jefferson Foundation. Residents of Jefferson County with significant financial need who are seeking their first technical, associate, or bachelor’s degree may be eligible for up to US $8,000 per year, renewable through graduation.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Missouri Department Grants for Missouri Afterschool Programs
Applications due Jun 21, 2029
Public school districts and other local education agencies in Missouri can apply for School Age Community grants to support high-quality afterschool and out-of-school-time programs for students ages 5–12. Focused on school health and student success, the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers US $80,000 - US $100,000 for academic enrichment, wellness, youth development, and related services.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education