Grants

Community Development

Benton County Affiliate Grantmaking Program

$2,500.00 |Due by: February 26, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve Benton County are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $2,500.00.
• Contact Erin Reser at erinreser@gmail.com or (386) 717-6049 for questions about this grant program.
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter at lcarter@cfozarks.org or (417) 864-6199. 

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Community Development

Hometown Partners Giving Circle Grant Program

$2,000 |Due by: February 26, 2026

The mission of Hometown Partners Giving Circle is to support efforts that foster a sense of community within and among the towns of Aurora, Marionville, and Verona, building one stronger, more extensive community in the process. Grant decisions for this program are made by members of the Hometown Partners, which falls under the Aurora Area Community Foundation.

Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve Aurora, Marionville, and Verona area are encouraged to apply.
• Maximum request amount: $2,000.
• Contact Kim McCully-Mobley for questions about this grant program (417-229-2094).
• For technical assistance, please contact Latesa Carter (417) 864-6199. 

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Community Development

Cape Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $2,000 |Due by: March 2, 2026

The Cape Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in Cape Girardeau, Bollinger and northern Scott counties through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership. 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Cape, Jackson, Marble Hill and Scott City area are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve Cape Girardeau, Bollinger, and northern Scott counties are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Skip Smallwood with questions about this grant program (573-340-4944).
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Truman Lake Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: March 2, 2026

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 Deanna Hendrich with questions about this grant program (660-492-2649).
• Contact Latesa Carter with questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Community Development

Joplin Philanthropic Society Grantmaking Program

$50,000 |Due by: March 4, 2026

The Joplin Regional Community Foundation Philanthropic Society (The Phil) is excited to award grants to address priority human needs in Joplin, Webb City, and Carl Junction. The goal is to provide the seed funding to organizations that can build out current programs or create new services that improve the status of categories listed below. The committee will put weight in the final decision toward organizations that 1) can share a vision and long-term plan on how they will address the identified problems and 2) organizations that demonstrate collaboration with other community agencies willing to partner in the effort to improve community wellbeing.     
 
A total of $200,000 is available in this grant round. Up to $50,000 is available for the four categories of Barriers to Work & Prosperity, Child Welfare/Education, Community Health/Safety, Housing Affordability & Homelessness. 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Joplin area are eligible to apply.

• Applicants who serve the Joplin, Webb City, and Carl Junction areas are encouraged to apply.
• Grant recipients will be announced at the Philanthropic Society's annual grant luncheon on May 20, 2026, 11:30 am at the Missouri Southern State University's Ron Richard Athletic Center.
• Contact Tom Wells (417-850-4700) or Pete Ramsour (417-439-7328) 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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Rural Regional, Schools and Education

Coover/Rural Schools Partnership Celebrate Rural Schools Grant Program

$100,000.00 |Due by: March 12, 2026

The Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Foundation, a partnership between Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company is proud to offer the Celebrate Rural Schools grant program, which will support projects that celebrate, strengthen, and elevate the unique identity of rural schools and the communities they serve. This grant supports projects that celebrate the unique culture, achievements, and identity of rural schools and their communities. It encourages districts to amplify local voices, showcase student success, and strengthen community connections. Eligible applicants to this program must be members of the CFO's Rural Schools Partnership. Not sure if your school is a member? Contact Beth Hughs at bhughs@cfozarks.org or (417) 864-6199.

Applicant Eligibility:

• Eligible applicants must be a member of the CFO's Rural Schools Partnership program.
• Total amount to award is $100,000.00.
• This is a single year grant program with final reports due in May 2027.
• Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 in funding for this grant cycle. 

Please contact Beth Hughs (bhughs@cfozarks.org) with questions about this grant program. 

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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. 

Community Development

Douglas County Affiliate Grantmaking Program - Spring

$2,000 |Due by: March 31, 2026

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.
• 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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Arts and Culture, Springfield Metro, +1 more

Arts & Culture Grant Program

$10,000 |Due by: April 9, 2026

This grant program will provide programming support to organizations working primarily in the arts, including funding for events, performances, classes, readings, outreach activities, exhibitions, public art, collaborative partnership projects, and other programmatic strategies. Please note: current recipients of the Operating Support multi-year grant are not eligible to apply. 

The total amount available in this grant round is $120,000.00. Agencies may apply for up to $10,000 in funding. While $30,000 is designated for Springfield agencies, the remaining $90,000 is available to agencies within the SRAC's 27-county service area, including: Barry, Barton, Bates, Cedar, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Henry, Hickory, Howell, Jasper, Laclede, Lawrence, McDonald, Newton, Ozark, Polk, Pulaski, St. Clair, Stone, Taney, Texas, Vernon, Webster, and Wright counties.  

Eligibility Requirements:

• The applicant must be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, government entity, school district, or tax-exempt faith-based organization with a primary mission in the arts. Fiscally sponsored organizations are not eligible.
• Agency must be a current member of the Springfield Regional Arts Council. Not sure of your membership status? Contact the SRAC at (417) 862-2787.
• Organizations not primarily working in the arts are not eligible for this grant program.
• Current recipients of the Operating Support multi-year grant are not eligible to apply.
• Matching funds are not required for this grant application, but they are encouraged.
• Requests cannot represent more than 50% of the organization's annual budget.

Contact Ashley Fleming, Director of Community Impact at (417) 864-6199 with questions about this grant program. 
Contact Latesa Carter, Community Impact Coordinator at lcarter@cfozarks.org or (417) 864-6199 with technical questions.

Applications to this grant program are due April 9, 2026 at 11:45 p.m. 

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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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