Grants

Specialty, Medical Support, +1 more

Hope for the Journey Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support

Ongoing

The Hope for the Journey Foundation provides non-medical financial support to patients facing a life-altering cancer journey and their families. Applications for assistance are based on current or ongoing consequences of treatment related to cancer and will be evaluated by a committee after completion of this form and verification from your health care provider concerning your cancer status. Preference is given to those residing in Greene, Christian, Taney, Stone, Barry, Lawrence, and Newton counties. The maximum amount available is $1,000. Information provided in this application is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of grant-making by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The CFO pays to invoice only. Cash will not be provided.

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

Pediatric Cancer Support, Cancer Treatment Support, +2 more

Paisley Collins Memorial Foundation 

Up to $1,500 per year |Ongoing

Application for assistance is based on current or on going consequences of treatment related to pediatric (age 18 years or younger) cancer. Applications for assistance will be individually evaluated by a committee after completion of the form and verification from your health care provider concerning your child’s cancer status. Information provided in this application is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of grantmaking by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Crisis Support, Disaster Recovery, +1 more

Rapid Response Grant Program

Up to $3,000 |Ongoing

This opportunity, which is open to the CFO’s entire service area, provides one-time support to agencies with urgent, unanticipated needs such as: loss of federal and/or state funding, natural or man-made disasters, time-sensitive opportunities for collaboration or innovation, etc. 

Important notes to consider before applying: 

• 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.
• This is a one-time grant. Agencies may not submit multiple requests in the same fiscal year.
• The maximum request amount is $3,000.00.
• Final reports will be due 6 months after funding is awarded.

Completed and submitted applications will be sent to the committee for review the first Tuesday of each month. 

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Medical Support, Cancer Treatment Support, +1 more

Shelly Sachs Foundation for Cancer Treatment Support

Up to $300 |Ongoing

Applications for assistance are based on current or ongoing consequences of treatment related to cancer. Applications for assistance will be individually evaluated by a committee after completion of this form and verification from your health care provider concerning your cancer status. Preference is given to, but not limited to, those residing in Christian, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Jasper, Newton, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, and Wright counties. The maximum amount available is $300. Information provided in this application is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of grant-making by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks. The CFO pays to invoice only. Cash will not be provided.

Medical Support, Children and Youth, +1 more

Show Me Wagyu Charities Lyla Adams Children With Disabilities Fund

Up to $3,000 per year |Ongoing

This fund provides support for Barton and Dade County families with children with disabilities who are under the age of 18. Applications for assistance will be individually evaluated by a committee after completion of the form and verification from your health care provider concerning your child’s diagnosis. Information provided in this application is strictly confidential and will be used only for the purpose of grantmaking by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks.

Community Development

Ste. Genevieve County Community Foundation – Economic Development Fund

Ongoing

Community Development

Ste. Genevieve County Community Foundation – General Grant

Ongoing