Grants

Community Development

Hermann Area Grantmaking Program

$1,200 |Due by: May 11, 2026

The Community Foundation of the Hermann Area works to improve the quality of life for individuals in its service area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)3 public charities or other IRS-approved agencies (government entities, school districts and faith-based organizations) serving the Hermann area are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve the Hermann area are encouraged to apply. 
• The maximum amount one applicant can request is $1,200. 
• Contact Elise Bellefontaine with questions about this grant program (573-544-5425). 
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199). 

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Community Development, Specialty

Wilford Kallmeyer Emergency Responders Grantmaking Program

$1,200 |Due by: May 11, 2026

The Community Foundation of the Hermann Area works to improve the quality of life for individuals in its service area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The Wilford Kallmeyer Emergency Responders grant program supports emergency response agencies in the Hermann area with a preference for non-tax supported departments.

• Applicants who serve the Hermann area are encouraged to apply. 
• Applicants may apply for up to $1,200 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Elise Bellefontaine with questions about this grant program (573-544-5425). 
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199). 

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Rural Regional, Children and Youth

Joplin Schools Launch Program Community Grant

Due by: May 14, 2026

The Joplin School District’s Launch Program is a collaboration between a student-led organization at Joplin High School and the Joplin Regional Community Foundation's Philanthropic Society. Launch’s purpose is to promote philanthropy. One way we accomplish this is through a student-directed community grant program that supports one local, non-profit organization to improve the future for the citizens of Joplin. 

The grant program focus for this year is: Impoverished Students. The maximum award amount will be up to $15,000.00 (depending on funds raised through fundraising). Public nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Joplin area are eligible to apply.

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Specialty, Medical Support

Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired

$500 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired Grant Program supports a nonprofit agency located in the CFO service area which provides programming to assist individuals in the Ozarks who are hearing impaired. Equipment, programming, or training to assist hearing individuals with hearing impairment are eligible for application.

This program will award one $500.00 grant in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Specialty, Senior Citizens

The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers

Up to $13,200 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers serves senior centers in the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging service area, which includes the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, and Wright. Recipients must return a grant follow-up report within six months, and at that point, any unused funds must be returned. The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers does not reimburse for items already purchased.

This fund will grant up to $13,200 in the summer of 2026.

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Children and Youth, Specialty

The Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program 

$500 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that empower and encourage girls and young women to be involved in athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities. This grant supports a nonprofit agency located in Greene County, Missouri which provides programming to support athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities for girls and young women. Equipment, programming, or training to assist in supporting athletic and recreational opportunities for girls and young women are eligible for application.

This grant will provide $500 to one agency in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Specialty, Springfield Metro, +1 more

The St. Francis Fund Grant Program

Up to $3,400 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The St. Francis Fund Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that support animal welfare in Springfield and Greene County, MO. Applicant agencies must be 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in good standing.

This fund will grant up to $3,400 in the summer of 2026.

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Schools and Education, Animal Welfare, +3 more

Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program

$125,000 |Due by: May 14, 2026

In partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Vital Farms has launched the Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program to support projects that will improve their farmers' communities in the following focus areas: 

• Animal Welfare
• Improving Access to Food / Transparency in Food Systems
• Youth & Education
• Agriculture

With a total of $125,000 to award, grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the following counties in Missouri are eligible to apply: Adair, Bates, Benton, Cedar, Cooper, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Howard, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, Moniteau, Morgan, Oregon, Pettis, Polk, St. Clair, Texas, Vernon, Webster, Wright. 

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Specialty

Wounded War Veterans Grant Program

$2,200 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Wounded War Veterans Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that serve the needs of our wounded war veterans. This grant supports a nonprofit agency located in Southwest Missouri that provides programming to support wounded war veterans. Equipment, programming, or training to assist in supporting these individuals are eligible for application.

This grant will provide $2,200 to one agency in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Community Development

Ozark County Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: May 28, 2026

The Ozark County Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Ozark County through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Ozark County are eligible to apply.
 

• Applicants who serve Ozark County are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $5,000. 
• Contact Kerrie Zubrod for questions about this grant program.
• For technical assistance, please contact Noel Davis (417) 864-6199. 

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Community Development

Finley River Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $2,500 |Due by: June 1, 2026

The Finley River Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Finley River Community Foundation through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 

• Applicants who serve eastern Christian County area are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount is $2,500.00
• Contact Elise Crain (417-840-4977) with 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, Schools and Education, +1 more

Stockton Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $6,000 |Due by: June 1, 2026

The Stockton Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Stockton through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Stockton are eligible to apply.

This grant program has two funding tracts available: 

• Nonprofit organizations and educators

• Environmental project

   

• Applicants who serve Stockton are encouraged to apply.
• There is $6,000 available to non-profit organizations and educators.
• There is $4,000 available to approved entities for Environmental projects and/or Conservation measures
• Contact Alisa Bough with 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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