Grants

Community Development

Impact 100 Ozark Grantmaking Program

$10,000 and $40,000 |Due by: June 16, 2025

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 $50,000, including one grant of $40,000 and one grant of $10,000. 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 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.

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Youth Support, Senior Citizens

Lockwood Affiliate Youth and Senior Citizens Grant Program

Up to $1,000 |Due by: June 20, 2025

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.

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 Lockwood are eligible to apply.

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Community Development

Willow Springs Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $5,000 |Due by: June 27, 2025

Grant(s) ​of up to $5,000 to schools, government agencies, civic organizations, nonprofits and churches for the purpose of improving the quality of life in Willow Springs, Missouri. Funding is intended for specific projects in the following areas of focus: 

• Education
• Health
• Beautification
• Environment
• Economic development

Preference will be ​given to programs that are self-sustaining or ​continuable, and programs that encourage partnership with other groups. 

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Monett Phil & Friends Grant Round

Up to $10,000 |Due by: July 28, 2025

Grant funding and decisions for this program are made by the Monett Phil and Friends of the Monett Area Community Foundation.

• Applicants who serve the Monett area are encouraged to apply.
• Grants will be presented on November 7, 2025.
• The total amount to grant is $25,000; applicants may apply for up to $10,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Contact Julie Witt with questions about this grant program (417-489-2700).
• Contact Latesa Carter for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Specialty, Youth Orthdontics

Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant

Up to $1,000 |Due by: August 31, 2025

Provides three scholarships annually for full treatment orthodontic services for individuals within the age range of 10 to 30 years.

Specialty

Cardinals Fly Together - Worship Wednesday Grant Program

Ongoing

Specialty, Youth Support, +1 more

Cardinals Fly Together Fund — School Matching Grants

Ongoing

Youth Support, Schools and Education

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. 

Specialty, Youth Support

Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant 

Ongoing

Specialty, Medical Support, +1 more

Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support

Ongoing

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