Grants

Specialty, Medical Support

Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired

$500 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired Grant Program supports a nonprofit agency located in the CFO service area which provides programming to assist individuals in the Ozarks who are hearing impaired. Equipment, programming, or training to assist hearing individuals with hearing impairment are eligible for application.

This program will award one $500.00 grant in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Specialty, Senior Citizens

The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers

Up to $13,200 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers serves senior centers in the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging service area, which includes the following counties in Missouri: Barry, Christian, Dade, Dallas, Douglas, Greene, Howell, Lawrence, Oregon, Ozark, Polk, Shannon, Stone, Taney, Texas, Webster, and Wright. Recipients must return a grant follow-up report within six months, and at that point, any unused funds must be returned. The Hearld Ambler Fund for Senior Centers does not reimburse for items already purchased.

This fund will grant up to $13,200 in the summer of 2026.

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Children and Youth, Specialty

The Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program 

$500 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Smith Atwell Girls Recreational Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that empower and encourage girls and young women to be involved in athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities. This grant supports a nonprofit agency located in Greene County, Missouri which provides programming to support athletic and outdoor recreational opportunities for girls and young women. Equipment, programming, or training to assist in supporting athletic and recreational opportunities for girls and young women are eligible for application.

This grant will provide $500 to one agency in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Specialty, Springfield Metro, +1 more

The St. Francis Fund Grant Program

Up to $3,400 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The St. Francis Fund Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that support animal welfare in Springfield and Greene County, MO. Applicant agencies must be 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in good standing.

This fund will grant up to $3,400 in the summer of 2026.

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Schools and Education, Animal Welfare, +3 more

Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program

$125,000 |Due by: May 14, 2026

In partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, Vital Farms has launched the Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program to support projects that will improve their farmers' communities in the following focus areas: 

• Animal Welfare
• Improving Access to Food / Transparency in Food Systems
• Youth & Education
• Agriculture

With a total of $125,000 to award, 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 following counties in Missouri are eligible to apply: Adair, Bates, Benton, Cedar, Cooper, Dade, Dallas, Greene, Howard, Howell, Laclede, Lawrence, Moniteau, Morgan, Oregon, Pettis, Polk, St. Clair, Texas, Vernon, Webster, Wright. 

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Specialty

Wounded War Veterans Grant Program

$2,200 |Due by: May 14, 2026

The Wounded War Veterans Grant Program seeks to provide funding for programs that serve the needs of our wounded war veterans. This grant supports a nonprofit agency located in Southwest Missouri that provides programming to support wounded war veterans. Equipment, programming, or training to assist in supporting these individuals are eligible for application.

This grant will provide $2,200 to one agency in the summer of 2026. Lead applicant agencies must be nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax-exempt faith-based organizations.

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Community Development

Rogersville Affiliate Grantmaking Program

Up to $3,000 |Due by: June 11, 2026

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

• Applicants who serve Rogersville are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in funding for this grant cycle.
• Grants will be awarded at Rockin' Rogersville on September 26 between 6-9 pm.
• Contact Christina Craig with questions about this grant program.
• Contact Ashley Fleming for questions about the application process or with technical questions (417-864-6199).

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Faith, Specialty

Cardinals Fly Together Fund - Worship Wednesday Grants

Ongoing

The Springfield Cardinals Fly Together Fund has been created to provide grants to area nonprofit organizations as an opportunity for fans to attend a Springfield Cardinals home game. Attending an event together is shown to strengthen and develop relationships in our community. 

Recognized houses of worship and faith-based organizations with 501(c)3 status may apply for a matching grant to assist in bringing a group to any Worship Wednesday home game during the 2026 season. Worship Wednesday is scheduled to take place on select Wednesday night games throughout the season and will include a short message in addition to pre-game worship music taking place during pre-game. Then, stay for an evening of fellowship with your group at a Springfield Cardinals baseball game.

Matching grants may be awarded as full or partial requests to provide an amount equal to the amount contributed by the organization for a Springfield Cardinals Worship Wednesday event. For example, a full grant will cover 50% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. A partial grant will cover 25% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant.

Specialty

Cardinals Fly Together Fund — Non-Profit Recognition Night Grants

Ongoing

The Springfield Cardinals Fly Together Fund has been created to provide grants to area non-profit organizations as an opportunity for fans to attend a Springfield Cardinals home game. Attending an event together is shown to strengthen and develop relationships in our community. 

Schools and Education, Children and Youth, +1 more

Cardinals Fly Together Fund — School Matching Grants

Ongoing

The Springfield Cardinals Fly Together Fund has been created to provide grants to area schools to give students the opportunity to attend a Springfield Cardinals (AA Affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals) home baseball game. Educational Day Field Trips are an excellent opportunity to incorporate learning through various pre-game educational topics along with the experience of attending a live sporting event.   

Matching grants may be awarded as full or partial requests to provide an amount equal to the amount contributed by the school for a Springfield Cardinals educational day field trip. For example, a full grant will cover 50% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. A partial grant will cover 25% of the ticket cost for tickets requested through the grant. (Transportation costs and food & beverage expenses are the responsibility of the school and not included in the grant.)

Youth Orthdontics, Children and Youth, +1 more

Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant

Ongoing

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. 

Children and Youth, Environment and Conservation, +2 more

Explore the Ozarks Fund Grant 

Ongoing