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Missouri Education Grants

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Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust Fund
Contact for amount
John W. Speas & Effie E. Speas Memorial Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to organizations in the Greater Kansas City area that focus on education, culture, human services, and healthcare initiatives.

Education
Nonprofits
NCR-SARE Graduate Student Grant Program
$20,000
North Central Region SARE (NCR-SARE)
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 16, 2026

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This program provides funding for graduate students in the North Central Region to conduct research that promotes sustainable agriculture practices.

Community Development
Individuals
DACO Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
DACO Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and other eligible entities that implement projects aimed at improving the quality of life for residents in Dade County.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Region 7 Fiscal Year 2025 Wetland Program Development Grants
$400,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, Tribal, and local governments, as well as certain academic institutions, to develop and improve wetland protection and management programs in Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, and Nebraska.

Education
State governments
Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program
$3,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Aug 2, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools in the Ozarks to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion through community engagement and leadership initiatives.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Kansas City Metro area that focus on improving education, culture, health, and human services.

Community Development
County governments
Victor E. Speas Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Victor E. Speas Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Kansas City, Missouri, focusing on medical care, education, cultural enrichment, and community services for vulnerable populations.

Education
Nonprofits
Saigh Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
The Saigh Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis area that focus on improving education and healthcare outcomes for children and youth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
H&R Block Foundation Grant Program
$150,000
H&R Block Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 17, 2023

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater Kansas City area that support underserved individuals in pursuing education, improving community quality of life, and enhancing organizational capacity.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Community Support Grants for Non-Partners
$30,000
United Way of Central Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 2, 2026

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit health and human service organizations in Central Missouri to address critical community needs and implement transformative projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Legends & Lore® Marker Grant Program
Contact for amount
William G. Pomeroy Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 27, 2026

Date Added

Aug 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for historical markers that celebrate local legends and folklore, aimed at nonprofit organizations and government entities in select U.S. states to promote cultural heritage and tourism.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Technical Education Programs in Kansas and Missouri
Contact for amount
Patterson Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports the expansion and modernization of Career and Technical Education programs for high school students in rural Kansas and Missouri, focusing on preparing them for careers in high-demand industries.

Education
Independent school districts
Historic Preservation Fund Grants
$200,000
Missouri State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for historic preservation projects in Missouri, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and municipalities to protect and restore significant historic properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hydration Station Grant Program
Contact for amount
The American Water Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This program provides funding to eligible nonprofits, public schools, and park foundations in Missouri to install refillable water stations, promoting healthy hydration and reducing plastic waste in local communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program
$3,000
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Private

Application Deadline

May 4, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and approved entities in southern Missouri to implement small-scale projects that promote inclusivity and representation in community leadership and civic life.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: EPSCoR Collaborations for Optimizing Research Ecosystems (E-CORE)
$10,000,000
National Science Foundation
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 21, 2026

Date Added

Apr 25, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen research capabilities in eligible jurisdictions by supporting collaborations among academic institutions, government agencies, and private industry to develop sustainable research infrastructure.

Science and Technology
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Safety Net Grant Program
$1,500,000
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that deliver essential services in areas such as basic needs, health, and financial stability to help community members achieve self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program
$750
Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
State

Application Deadline

May 12, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2025

This program provides funding to schools and nonprofit organizations in Missouri to cover transportation costs for educational field trips to state parks and historic sites, promoting outdoor learning and youth engagement.

Education
Nonprofits