Grants

Community Development

Truman Lake Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: August 29, 2025

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

• Applicants who serve the Truman Lake area in Henry County are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Kristi Kenney with questions about this grant program (660-885-1177).
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Impact 100 Perry County

$22,500 |Due by: September 2, 2025

Grant funding and decisions for this program are made by the Impact 100 Perry County group of the Perry County Community Foundation. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Perry County are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve Perry County are encouraged to apply.
• Grants will be presented Fall 2025.
• The total amount to grant is $22,500 in one lump sum to one organization.
• Contact Tracey Hagan with questions about this grant program (573-768-5676).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Mount Vernon Area Community Grantmaking Program

Up to $10,000 |Due by: September 2, 2025

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

• Applicants who serve the Mount Vernon Area are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $10,000.
• For questions about this grant program, contact Bethany Patterson (417) 461-4960.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417) 864-6199. 

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Community Development

Republic Community Foundation Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: September 2, 2025

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

• Applicants who serve the Republic area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Miki Medearis with questions about this grant program (417-988-4333).
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Republic Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program

Up to $3,700 |Due by: September 2, 2025

The Republic Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Republic through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. Grant decisions for this program are made by the Republic Philanthropic Society (also referred to as The RepMO PHIL). The Republic PHIL is excited to award grants to address priority needs in Republic - including the expansion of current programs and/or the creation of new services. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving Republic are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve Republic are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $3,700
• Contact Miki Medearis for questions about this grant program (417) 988-4333.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417) 864-6199. 

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Community Development

Benton County Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program

Up to $25,000 |Due by: September 15, 2025

The Benton County PHIL is excited to award grants to address priority needs in Benton County - including the expansion of current programs and/or the creation of new services. The maximum request amount is $25,000, with additional amounts of $15,000 and $10,000 being awarded to the second and third highly ranked agencies. Finalists will be determined by the Benton County PHIL members at large, and all finalists will be required to submit a video presentation, which will be shown to members during the review process. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) are eligible to apply.

• If your agency received a grant through the Benton County PHIL FY25 grant round last year, you are not eligible to apply this year.
• Applicants who serve Benton County are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $25,000.
• Contact Suzie Brodersen for questions about this grant program.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417) 864-6199.

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Accessibility, Inclusion and Belonging

Springfield Black Tie

Due by: September 19, 2025

Springfield Black Tie, Inc. is Southwest Missouri’s premier fundraising event benefitting local and state-wide charities serving the LGBTQ+ community in Springfield and southwest Missouri. 

• Springfield Black Tie intends to fund programs or projects that would not otherwise be achievable without its financial support.
• Preference is given to proposals that include direct program activities. Requests that are solely for staff salaries or training expenses are less likely to be considered.
• Selected applicants will be beneficiaries of the 2025 Springfield Black Tie event on Saturday, November 15th.
• Proposals may include sponsorships; however, requests solely regarding sponsorship of an event should be directed to the Springfield Black Tie.
• Applications are due on Friday, September 19th, at 11:45 p.m.
• Selected beneficiaries will be notified in October, and final grant awards will be disbursed in late December or in January.
• If awarded, a mid-year report is required.
• Grant administration services are being supported by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.
• For questions regarding this grant program, please contact Springfield Black Tie's President, Elyse Riley.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Douglas County Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$2,000 |Due by: September 30, 2025

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

• Applicants who serve Douglas County are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Note: If your agency was selected to be a recipient of the DCCF's spring grant round, it will not be eligible to receive funding in the fall grant cycle.
• Contact Diana Middleton 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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Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program

$120,000 |Due by: September 30, 2025

Agencies seeking to make positive impact on key issues in Springfield-Greene County are invited to apply to the Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program. 

Proposals must address red flag issues noted in the 20th Anniversary Community Focus Report, which was released last year. Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax exempt faith based organizations serving Springfield-Greene County are invited to apply. The maximum request amount is $30,000.
 

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Accessibility, Inclusion and Belonging

Welcoming Communities Grant Program

Up to $25,000 |Due by: October 2, 2025

The Welcoming Communities Grant Program will work to bring awareness of issues of access and inclusion to public light while impacting and improving the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented individuals.

• Agencies focusing on creating a sense of belonging as the organization's primary goal will be prioritized for funding in this grant program.
• 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS-approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the CFO's service area are eligible to apply.
• A total of $120,000 is available in the Welcoming Communities Grant Program, with awards capped at $25,000.
• Applications are due by 11:45 p.m. on October 2, 2025.
• This program does not involve a matching component from the CFO; however, other matching, leverage, and in-kind opportunities are encouraged and may be outlined in the grant application.
• For questions regarding this grant program, please contact Rachel Tripp (417-864-6199).
• For technical support assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Bolivar Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$3,000 |Due by: October 3, 2025

The Bolivar Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Bolivar and Polk County area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 

• Applicants who serve the Bolivar and Polk County area are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Lindsey Godfrey (417-777-1463) or Kelly Parson (417-298-2223) 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

Barton County Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$4,000 |Due by: October 24, 2025

The Barton County Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Barton County region through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved nonprofit entities serving Barton County are eligible to apply. 

• Applicants who serve Barton County are encouraged to apply.
• The maximum amount one applicant can request is $4,000.
• All requests must be authorized by the grant-seeking organization’s governing board.
• Applicants can't apply for local grants if they received a local grant the previous year.
• This is a one-year grant program, and a final report will be due one year after funds are received.
• Contact Heidi Johnson (417) 660-9944 with questions about this grant program.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417) 864-6199. 

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