Metropolitan Springfield Community Grantmaking
The community grantmaking program for Metropolitan Springfield is available for programs and organizations in Springfield and Greene County. This effort is funded through charitable distributions from unrestricted funds that have been established within the Community foundation of the Ozarks.
The 2007-2008 grantmaking program will distribute approximately $725,000. Of this amount, $200,000 already has been committed to the collaborative five-year, million dollar ECHO project in conjunction with the Grantmakers’ Challenge for Children. The remaining $525,000 will be divided equally between the three traditional grant rounds. Please remember that CFO seeks proposals that directly address “red flag” issues as identified in the Community Focus: A Report for Springfield and Greene County.
To submit your application, please click Online Application.
Springfield Metropolitan (Greene County) Grant Information
| Grant Cycles | Deadlines | Grant Awards |
| Health & Social Services | August 31, 2007 | October 2, 2007 |
| Arts/Culture & Environment | October 5, 2007 | November 6, 2007 |
| Education & Community Development | February 8, 2008 | March 11, 2008 |
General Procedures For All Grant Cycles
Grant applicants must complete the Online Application. Grant recipients will participate in an Evaluation and Monitoring Program in order to provide information about outcome and effectiveness of the grant.
Additional Instructions
First time applicants mail 501(C)(3) to:
Attention: Randy Russell
Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Grant Programs
425 E. Trafficway
Springfield, Mo 65806
Community Foundation of the Ozarks reserves the right to request:
- The most recent audit or other agency financial information showing revenues and expenses
- A list of Board members, if not included on letterhead
- The agency mission statement
For questions please contact:
Randy Russell, senior program officer, 864-6199, ext. 14 or rrussell@cfozarks.org