Grants

Youth Orthdontics, Children and Youth, +1 more

Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant

Due by: March 31, 2026

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. 

Community Development

DACO Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$1,200 |Due by: April 22, 2026

The DACO Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Dade County through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. The flexibility this requires is made possible by charitable donors who established unrestricted or field-of-interest funds and place the decision-making in the hands of the community leaders serving on our Board of Directors as well as dollars raised by the DACO Community Foundation. This grant round is also supported with a contribution from the Ozarks Board of Realtors.

501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Dade County are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve Dade County are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants based outside of Dade County must show that the funds will be spent serving Dade County.
• Applicants may apply for up to $1,200.00 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Renee Meents with questions about this grant program (417) 224-2864.
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Schools and Education

Missouri Beef Days Grantmaking Program

$1,500 |Due by: April 23, 2026

Missouri Beef Days exists to appreciate those in the beef and agriculture industries and their contributions to the economy; educate all on the importance of beef to Missouri - economically, nutritionally, and environmentally; celebrate Missouri's top industry and all those involved. Established in 2022, Missouri Beef Days has provided beef to local schools, raised over $100,000 in scholarship funding, and made community improvements in Polk County. 

Missouri Beef Days seeks to support projects related to increasing access to agricultural education for students and will award three grants this cycle. Grant proposals are accepted according to an announced timetable, and grant recommendations are made as funds are available. 501(c)3 public charities or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) are eligible to apply.
 

• This opportunity is open to the entire CFO service area.
• Applicants may apply for up to $1,500.
• Contact Katie Roweton for questions about this grant program (417-399-7979).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Perry County Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$1,500 |Due by: April 23, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve the Perry County area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $1,500 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Terina Dillahay with questions about this grant program (573-846-7150). 
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Hermann Area Grantmaking Program

$1,200 |Due by: May 5, 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

Mountain Grove Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$2,000 |Due by: May 5, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve the Mountain Grove area are encouraged to apply.
• Agencies may request up to $2,000.
• Contact Dr. David Barbe (417-838-0311)from Mountain Grove Area Community Foundation with questions about this grant program.
• Contact Latesa Carter with Community Foundation of the Ozarks with 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 5, 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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Community Development

Taney County Grantmaking Program

$5,000 |Due by: May 7, 2026

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

• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Rod Romine with questions about this grant program.
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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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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