Missouri grants for Independent school districts
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Application Deadline
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Date Added
Jul 30, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in Missouri to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives that improve the quality of life for underrepresented communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 28, 2024
This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits, government entities, schools, and churches in Monett to implement projects that enhance the community's quality of life.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2024
Date Added
Jul 9, 2024
The Douglas County Community Foundation in Missouri is offering grants ranging from $1000 to $10,000 to 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS approved entities serving Douglas County, aiming to improve the quality of life in the community through flexible grantmaking, with applications open until September 30, 2024.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2025
Date Added
May 2, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches in Perry County to help cover the cleanup costs from the January 2025 ice storm.
Application Deadline
Jun 16, 2024
Date Added
Apr 18, 2024
The Helen Kimberly Jones Charitable Trust offers grants to organizations dedicated to preventing cruelty to animals, primarily within Buncombe County, North Carolina. This grant program is directly aligned with the foundation's core mission to promote the charitable purpose of animal welfare. The grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 with an average size of $5,000, are specifically designed to support initiatives that address animal cruelty, reflecting the Trust's focused approach to philanthropy. The average total giving per year is $40,000, indicating a consistent commitment to this cause. The target beneficiaries of these grants are organizations that qualify as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are actively involved in programs or services devoted to the prevention of cruelty to animals. The primary impact goal is to reduce and prevent animal cruelty within Buncombe County, North Carolina. While specific measurable results are not explicitly detailed beyond the program area, the focus on "prevention of cruelty to animals" implies a desire for outcomes such as increased animal safety, reduced instances of abuse, and improved welfare for animals in the region. The Trust's priorities and focuses are clearly centered on animal welfare, with a specific geographic emphasis on Buncombe County. While the program areas also mention "Environment," the overarching requirement for funds to be used for preventing cruelty to animals solidifies this as the primary focus. The eligibility criteria further underscore this commitment, ensuring that only organizations directly contributing to this cause receive funding. The foundation's strategic priorities are to channel resources to local, impactful programs that align with its mission. The theory of change appears to be that by funding qualified non-profit organizations working on the ground, the Trust can effectively contribute to the prevention of animal cruelty. This approach aims to achieve measurable improvements in animal welfare and safety within the designated community through targeted financial support and a clear focus on actionable prevention efforts.
Application Deadline
Jun 20, 2025
Date Added
Jun 6, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities for youth summer programs that promote education and social interaction, or for senior citizen programs that encourage entertainment and cognitive engagement in the Lockwood area.
Application Deadline
Sep 2, 2025
Date Added
Jul 4, 2025
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Application Deadline
Aug 30, 2024
Date Added
Jul 29, 2024
The L-A-D Foundation, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, is offering grants to nonprofit and public interest organizations. This program aligns with the L-A-D Foundation's mission to benefit the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri Ozarks within its 12-county service area. The foundation seeks innovative projects that support the conservation of these resources. The target beneficiaries are 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS-approved entities, including government entities, school districts, and churches. These organizations must be working in Carter, Crawford, Dent, Madison, Maries, Oregon, Perry, Reynolds, Ripley, Ste. Genevieve, Shannon, or Texas counties. The impact goal is to foster conservation efforts and enhance the natural and cultural resources of the Missouri Ozarks. The grant program prioritizes projects in areas such as environmental and conservation education, grassroots organizing, new program start-up costs, capital support, seed money, and workshops. It explicitly excludes requests for annual or operating support, social events, or benefits. This focus demonstrates the foundation's strategic priority on initiating and supporting specific, impactful conservation projects rather than ongoing operational expenses. Expected outcomes include tangible improvements in conservation efforts, increased environmental awareness through education, and the successful establishment of new programs or initiatives that protect the Ozarks' unique heritage. While specific measurable results are not detailed, the emphasis on "innovative projects" suggests a desire for demonstrable progress and impact within the chosen project areas. The foundation's theory of change appears to be that by strategically funding targeted, innovative projects, they can catalyze significant positive change in the conservation landscape of the Missouri Ozarks.
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2026
Date Added
Feb 17, 2026
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities to support community development projects that directly benefit residents in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, and northern Scott counties.
Application Deadline
Aug 23, 2024
Date Added
Aug 7, 2024
The Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals within Vernon County through diligent grantmaking and strong community leadership. Governed by a Board of Directors with deep local knowledge, the foundation's core mission is to manage a flexible community grantmaking program. This program is designed to address the community's most pressing needs at any given time, a flexibility made possible by the generosity of charitable donors who establish unrestricted or field-of-interest funds, entrusting decision-making to local leaders on the Board, alongside funds raised by the foundation itself. The grant program is specifically funded by the Nevada/Vernon County Philanthropic Society. This society operates with a mission to gather annual membership gifts from up to 100 individuals, couples, and businesses residing in Nevada/Vernon County. These pooled resources are then distributed to support local projects that aim to improve both the services available and the overall quality of life within the community. The strategic priority here is to empower local initiatives that have a direct, positive impact on the well-being of Vernon County residents. The target beneficiaries of these grants are individuals within Vernon County, with the overarching impact goal of improving their quality of life. While specific measurable results are not detailed, the focus is clearly on supporting projects that demonstrably enhance community services and living conditions. The foundation operates on a theory of change that by investing in local projects identified by community leaders, significant and meaningful improvements can be made across various facets of community life. This approach ensures that funding is directed towards areas where it can have the most substantial benefit. Eligibility for these grants extends to 501(c)3 organizations and other IRS-approved entities, including government bodies, school districts, and churches, all of which must serve the Nevada/Vernon County area. The maximum grant request amount is $25,000, ensuring that a diverse range of projects can be supported. Grant proposals are reviewed according to an announced timetable, with recommendations made as funds become available, reflecting a thoughtful and structured approach to community investment.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 20, 2025
This grant provides funding for projects that restore and enhance forests and wetlands in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting community resilience, particularly for local landowners and conservation organizations.
Application Deadline
Mar 2, 2026
Date Added
Feb 5, 2026
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities that serve the Truman Lake area in Henry County, Missouri, to support projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 22, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, schools, and churches in Ozark County to implement initiatives that enhance community well-being and address local needs.
Application Deadline
Oct 31, 2024
Date Added
Sep 17, 2024
This funding opportunity provides educators in Missouri and Illinois with financial support to acquire essential technology and equipment needed to enhance innovative teaching and improve student learning.
Application Deadline
Mar 3, 2025
Date Added
Feb 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local and state governments, school districts, and nonprofit organizations in Missouri for the development and maintenance of public recreational trails, promoting outdoor activities and community engagement.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 25, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, government entities, school districts, and faith-based groups in Springfield, Missouri, to support programs that empower youth and encourage their participation in community service.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 1, 2024
This program provides financial support to public school districts and nonprofit organizations in rural Kansas and northwestern Missouri to establish or expand child care centers, enhancing their capacity and services for local families.
Application Deadline
Jun 18, 2025
Date Added
Jun 5, 2025
This program provides funding for schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to use recycled scrap tire materials for various surfacing projects, promoting sustainable practices and waste management.
Application Deadline
Jun 27, 2025
Date Added
May 19, 2025
This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for local nonprofits, government entities, and schools to implement projects that improve education, health, beautification, environment, and economic development in Willow Springs, Missouri.
Application Deadline
Oct 3, 2024
Date Added
Sep 20, 2024
The Ash Grove Community Foundation in Missouri is offering a $2,000 grant with a deadline of 10/03/2024, prioritizing projects in the Ash Grove area and inviting 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities serving Ash Grove to apply, with the aim of improving the community's quality of life.


