Missouri grants for Nonprofits

The Maryland Department of Aging's Aging-In-Place Program offers competitive grant funding to support older adults in living safely, independently, and comfortably in their own homes and communities. This program aligns with the Department's commitment to ensuring that Marylanders, regardless of age, income, or ability, can maintain their identity and independence in familiar environments. The core mission is to promote the well-being of older adults by preserving familiarity, providing mental stimulation, reducing emotional stress associated with transitions, and offering the opportunity to live in a supported community, such as a Senior Village. The target beneficiaries of this grant program are older adults in Maryland, with a particular focus on those in historically underserved communities. These include Black, Latino, Indigenous and Native American persons, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, other persons of color, members of religious minorities, LGBTQ+ persons, individuals with disabilities, those in rural areas, and those affected by persistent poverty or inequality. The impact goals are to delay cognitive decline, improve quality of life, maintain emotional well-being, and enhance access to resources and supportive services for these populations. The program prioritizes projects that incorporate volunteers in the planning and delivery of services, serve historically underserved communities, propose multi-sector or multigenerational collaboration, establish new Senior Villages or expand existing ones into marginalized communities, and foster partnerships between Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) and Senior Villages. These strategic priorities aim to enhance capacity, extend reach, improve effectiveness, and achieve better outcomes for older adults across the state. The theory of change suggests that by supporting these initiatives, the Department can create more robust community-based support systems, directly leading to improved independence, health, and social engagement for older Marylanders. Expected outcomes include increased access to in-home personal care, education on maintaining community living, psychological, economic, or functional assistance, greater awareness of and equitable access to resources, improved supportive services and care coordination, reduced social isolation, affordable transportation options, and assistance with home modifications. Measurable results will likely involve tracking the number of individuals served, the types of services provided, the establishment and expansion of Senior Villages, and indicators of improved quality of life and independence among participants. The total funding available for this grant cycle is $100,000, with grants running from July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025.

This program provides financial assistance to Missouri cities and counties for projects that reduce disaster risk and improve community resilience in areas affected by the 2017 disaster.

This funding opportunity supports conservation projects that provide employment and training for young adults and veterans, helping them gain experience in environmental stewardship and resource management on public lands.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for state forestry departments, universities, nonprofits, and local governments in the Eastern U.S. to manage and combat invasive species that threaten forest health.

The Barton County Community Foundation in Missouri is accepting applications for a grant program, offering $1000 to $10,000 for projects that provide vital community services or innovative solutions for community needs, with a maximum request of $4,000 per applicant, open to 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved nonprofits serving Barton County.

This funding opportunity is designed for nonprofit organizations that focus on improving health outcomes through better access to nutritious food for communities facing diet-related health challenges and social risks.

The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation Grant Program in Missouri aims to support housing education and advocacy at the local and regional level, with a focus on promoting the connection between a sufficient and diverse housing supply and economic growth. The program provides funding for general operations, program support, specific productions, fundraising events, and capital campaigns. However, it does not fund religious activities, deficit funding, or grants to individuals.

This program provides financial support to established dairy farms in Missouri for projects that improve production capacity and operational efficiency.

This program provides funding to individuals, businesses, and organizations in Missouri for projects that increase local food production and availability, particularly in areas facing food insecurity.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Southwest Missouri to develop programs and services that directly benefit wounded war veterans.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

This grant provides funding to non-profit organizations in Missouri that support entrepreneurs in developing high-tech companies and creating sustainable jobs through innovation and commercialization of new technologies.

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover.

The Amway Impact Grant focuses on enhancing Health and Wellbeing by increasing access to fresh, healthy foods, supporting nutritional education, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and promoting mental wellbeing through practices like meditation. Additionally, the Empowerment segment of the grant aims to improve workforce skills, provide livelihood education, and support youth mentorship and leadership, particularly for underserved populations. The grant is prioritizing collaborative projects and nonprofit organizations based in Kent County, MI. Grant renewed every year. Grant Annual opening/closing deadlines: February 1st to October 1st.

The Jefferson Foundation provides grants for charitable and educational activities focused on promoting individual and community health and well-being. Their mission is directly aligned with increasing the health and well-being of Jefferson County residents through various initiatives. The grants are designed to support activities in program support, capacity building, and capital projects, reflecting a comprehensive approach to community development and health improvement. The target beneficiaries are residents of Jefferson County, MO, with an emphasis on supporting qualified public charities and government units that serve this population. The overarching impact goal is to enhance the health and well-being of these residents by addressing critical areas such as academic scholarships, basic needs (food, shelter, rent/mortgage, utilities), dental services, drug and alcohol abuse prevention and treatment, and mental health counseling. Other key areas include exercise and healthy lifestyle education, foster care and adoption services, health-related education, homelessness and domestic violence shelters, medical equipment, obesity, physical and mental disabilities, prescription assistance, preventative health care, safe housing, and transportation assistance. The foundation's strategic priorities are clearly focused on community health, with a theory of change that by funding targeted programs and services, they can create a healthier and more stable community. They prioritize direct services and support within the county, ensuring that the grants have a tangible impact on the lives of residents. This is evident in their specific grant topics and the geographical restriction to Jefferson County. Expected outcomes include improved access to essential services for residents, increased capacity for local organizations, and the successful implementation of capital projects that serve the community. Measurable results would stem from the effectiveness of programs in addressing the identified grant topics, such as a reduction in drug and alcohol abuse, improved access to dental care, or increased participation in healthy lifestyle education. The foundation's requirement for progress and final grant reports suggests a commitment to tracking these outcomes and ensuring accountability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal members of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit to conduct statistical evaluations and monitoring of native fish populations in the Upper Mississippi River, aimed at improving ecological restoration efforts.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

The Gateway Foundation is offering grant opportunities for non-profit arts organizations based in and operating throughout the St. Louis Metropolitan Area. They also support lighting and parks projects that contribute to the cultural fabric of the area, as well as sculpture loans that make pieces accessible to residents within and between St. Louis Metropolitan neighborhoods. The foundation does not fund endowment funds, capital campaigns, promotional projects, general operations, travel or conferences, fundraising events or advertising, purchase of office equipment, or social service programming. To be eligible for funding, organizations must have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, be headquartered and provide services within the Greater St. Louis Community, and maintain a focus on arts and culture. The foundation does not make grants to individuals or for-profit businesses, organizations or projects outside of the St. Louis Metropolitan Area, or organizations that discriminate on the basis of certain characteristics. The application process involves completing a web form and submitting required attachments, such as a board of directors or officers list, IRS letter indicating tax-exempt status, audited financial statement, project budget, and other relevant documents. The foundation has three deadlines throughout the year for consideration. For more information and to access the application, visit the following link: [https://www.gateway-foundation.org/application.html](https://www.gateway-foundation.org/application.html)