Grants

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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Springfield Metro, Children and Youth

The Generosity Collective Grantmaking Program

$110,000 |Due by: June 4, 2026

In 2026, the Generosity Collective seeks to fund projects that impact the two grantmaking categories listed below. Projects may include new program start-up costs and annual or operating support. A 12-month grant period is preferred.  

Education and Youth Development: Supports families and children from early childhood through adolescence by improving access to high-quality childcare, early learning, education and literacy development. This focus area also strengthens family stability by providing critical supports and services that help create safe and supportive environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Mental Health and Daily Living Stability: Improves access to housing assistance or mental health resources, including crisis support and other services that promote emotional health and resilience to help families and individuals reach and maintain stability. 
 
A total of $110,000 is available in this grant round. One agency from each of the two categories will be selected to receive $55,000.

Public 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Springfield, Missouri area are eligible to apply.

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Children and Youth, Senior Citizens

Lockwood Affiliate Youth and Senior Citizens Grant Program

Up to $2,500 |Due by: June 10, 2026

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

This year, the Lockwood Community Foundation is funding two focus areas:

• Youth summer programs promoting education and social interaction.
• Senior Citizen programs promoting entertainment and cognitive interaction.

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

• Applicants who serve Lockwood are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $2,500 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Renee Galer with questions about this grant program (417-232-4941).
• Contact Noel Davis for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Rogersville Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $3,000 |Due by: June 11, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve Rogersville are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Grants will be awarded at Rockin' Rogersville on September 26 between 6-9 pm.
• Contact Christina Craig 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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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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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.