Grants

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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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. 

Faith, Specialty

Cardinals Fly Together - Worship Wednesday Grant Program

Ongoing

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

Specialty, Crisis Support

Mother’s Industry Support Fund

Ongoing

Specialty, Medical Support

MS Wellness Fund established by Janie Brunette RN MSN and Linda L. Duncan 

Ongoing