Grants

Specialty, Crisis Support

Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund 

$1,000 |Due by: June 15, 2026

The Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund will provide one grant of up to $1,000 to support a woman in the CFO region in midlife who is working to change the course of her life and take more control over what happens to her. Preference will be given to women in poverty who are nonwhite or who have a physical or mental disability. Applications must be made on behalf of an individual through a nonprofit organization; grant will be provided to the nonprofit organization to administer. 

Specialty, Rural Regional, +1 more

Ripley Butler Clay Fund for the Arts 

$1,250 |Due by: June 15, 2026

The grant program provides one-time grants annually to artists aged 18 or older who reside in Ripley, Butler County, Missouri, or Clay County, Arkansas, and who display exceptional aesthetic investigation in either two-dimensional or three-dimensional work. 

Community Development

Impact 100 Ozark Grantmaking Program

$10,000 and $35,000 |Due by: June 30, 2026

This year, Impact 100 Ozark seeks to offer transformational grants to organizations that can use the money to accomplish something, and you are encouraged to REACH BIG - THINK BIG - THINK IMPACTFUL. Impact 100 will give away two grants totaling $45,000, including one grant of $35,000 and one grant of $10,000. 

501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the eastern Christian County area are eligible to apply. Proposals should not include funds for day-to-day operations, scholarships, or to start up a new nonprofit agency.

• Applicants who serve the eastern Christian County area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for $35,000 or $10,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Applicants may apply for both grants, but they must submit separate applications.
• Finalist agency attendance will be required at the Annual Awards Celebration on September 10, 2026 at Venue on Brick in Ozark to present to the group regarding their request. 
• Contact Elyse Hartley for questions about this grant program.
• Contact Ashley Fleming for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Monett Phil & Friends Grant Round

Up to $10,000 |Due by: July 30, 2026

Grant funding and decisions for this program are made by the Monett Phil and Friends of the Monett Area Community Foundation.  Public 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Monett area are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve the Monett area are encouraged to apply.
• Grants will be presented on November 13, 2026 at the Monett City Park Casino
• The total amount to grant is $55,000; applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Julie Witt with questions about this grant program (417-489-2700).
• Contact Noel Davis for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Faith, Specialty

Cardinals Fly Together Fund - Worship Wednesday Grants

Ongoing

The Springfield Cardinals Fly Together Fund has been created to provide grants to area nonprofit organizations as an opportunity for fans to attend a Springfield Cardinals home game. Attending an event together is shown to strengthen and develop relationships in our community. 

Recognized houses of worship and faith-based organizations with 501(c)3 status may apply for a matching grant to assist in bringing a group to any Worship Wednesday home game during the 2026 season. Worship Wednesday is scheduled to take place on select Wednesday night games throughout the season and will include a short message in addition to pre-game worship music taking place during pre-game. Then, stay for an evening of fellowship with your group at a Springfield Cardinals baseball game.

Matching grants may be awarded as full or partial requests to provide an amount equal to the amount contributed by the organization for a Springfield Cardinals Worship Wednesday event. For example, a full grant will cover 50% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. A partial grant will cover 25% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant.

Schools and Education, Children and Youth, +1 more

Cardinals Fly Together Fund — School Matching Grants

Ongoing

The Springfield Cardinals Fly Together Fund has been created to provide grants to area schools to give students the opportunity to attend a Springfield Cardinals (AA Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) home baseball game. Educational Day Field Trips are an excellent opportunity to incorporate learning through various pre-game educational topics along with the experience of attending a live sporting event.   

Matching grants may be awarded as full or partial requests to provide an amount equal to the amount contributed by the school for a Springfield Cardinals educational day field trip. For example, a full grant will cover 50% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. A partial grant will cover 25% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. (Transportation costs and food & beverage expenses are the responsibility of the school and not included in the grant.)

Youth Orthdontics, Children and Youth, +1 more

Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant

Ongoing

Provides three scholarships annually for full treatment orthodontic services for individuals within the age range of 10 to 30 years. Applications are due March 31, and decisions are made in August. 

Schools and Education, Children and Youth, +1 more

Dan Armstrong Legacy Foundation Grant Program

Ongoing

Established in loving memory of educator and coach Dan Armstrong, the Foundation provides financial assistance to schools and organizations providing opportunities for local youth to improve their athletic skills, enhance basic fundamentals of their sports, and support character development. 

Grants from the Foundation provide support for sports camps and clinics, instruction fees, equipment and uniforms for Carthage area youth. 

Children and Youth, Environment and Conservation, +2 more

Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant 

Ongoing

Specialty, Medical Support, +1 more

Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support

Ongoing

The Hope for the Journey Foundation provides non-medical financial support to patients facing a life-altering cancer journey and their families. Applications for assistance are based on current or ongoing consequences of treatment related to cancer and will be evaluated by a committee after completion of this form and verification from your health care provider concerning your cancer status. Preference is given to those residing in Greene, Christian, Taney, Stone, Barry, Lawrence, and Newton counties. The maximum amount available is $1,000. Information provided in this application is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of grant-making by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The CFO pays to invoice only. Cash will not be provided.

Specialty, End of Life Support

Indigent Cremation Reimbursement Grant (for county coroner offices)

Ongoing

Specialty, Medical Support

L.E.A.H. (Lending Every Amputee Hope) Grant 

Ongoing