Grants

Community Development

Community Foundation of the Lake Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: January 15, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve the Lake of the Ozarks area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Dawn Busick with questions about this grant program (573-286-6796).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program

$25,000 |Due by: January 15, 2026

The Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Regional Grant Program, a partnership between Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, seeks to support eligible agencies that serve low-income individuals and families and are facing financial challenges due to the loss or significant reduction of federal and/or state funding since January 2025.  Recognizing the vital role these organizations play in addressing poverty, housing instability, food insecurity, and other critical social issues, the program aims to provide funding that helps ensure their long-term viability and continued impact in the communities they serve.

Eligible proposals may request funding for projects such as organizational restructuring; the development of contingency plans; program and impact evaluations; consulting services; capacity-building efforts, etc.  

Eligible organizations (nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations) outside of Springfield and Greene County, but within the CFO service area, are encouraged to apply. This includes rural Missouri south of the Missouri River and outside the metro areas of St. Louis and Kansas City. For more information about the CFO service area, see our website.

The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program will support up to $250,000 in projects, with a $15,000 - $25,000 range suggested for proposal consideration. 

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Community Development

Community Foundation of West Plains' The Impact Grantmaking Program

$10,000 |Due by: February 2, 2026

As a giving circle dedicated to the West Plains area, The Impact brings like-minded individuals together by pooling their donations, inspiring a collective philanthropic impact. The Impact is excited to award grants to address priority needs in the West Plains area. Grant decisions for this program are made by The Impact group affiliated with the Community Foundation of West Plains.  

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 West Plains area are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve the West Plains area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Preference given for projects not including ongoing bills, expenses, or salaries for the organization applying.
• Contact Amy Thomas (417-372-3153) or Josh Cotter (417-256-6152) with questions about this grant program.
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development, Children and Youth

Meramec Regional Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $1,000 |Due by: February 2, 2026

The Meramec Regional Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and Washington counties area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the aforementioned area are eligible to apply.
 

• Applicants who serve Crawford, Dent, Gasconade, Maries, Osage, Phelps, Pulaski, and/or Washington counties are encouraged to apply.
• They will grant according to the following preferences: (1) Up to $1,000 for an economic development related project; (2) Up to $1,000 for a project addressing the needs of at-risk children or providing support to a community cause or need.
• Agency applicants may apply for up to $1,000.
• Contact Bonnie Prigge with questions about this grant program (573-265-2993 ext. 103).
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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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. 

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, Holocaust Education, +2 more

Holocaust Education Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Ongoing

The Holocaust Education Grantmaking Program seeks to support educators, faith leaders, and concerned individuals to visit and learn at either the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum or the United States Holocaust Museum in Washington, D.C by supporting travel expenses. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve the CFO service area are encouraged to apply.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the funds are fully spent or the program closes on May 1, 2026.
• Applications are reviewed within about eight to ten weeks of submission.
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the grant program or application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Specialty, Medical Support, +1 more

Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support

Ongoing

Accessibility, Inclusion and Belonging

Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program

Up to $3,000 |Ongoing

The Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program supports small grant requests to ensure inclusive participation and engagement in local communities.

• Applicants who serve the CFO service area are encouraged to apply.
• The total amount available is $50,000; applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in funding per agency per fiscal year.
• Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the funds are fully spent or the program closes on May 4, 2026.
• Applications are reviewed within about eight to ten weeks of submission.
• Contact Rachel Tripp with questions about this grant program (417-864-6199).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical support questions (417-864-6199).

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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