Entrepreneurship and Business Support Grant
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +101 more
Unspecified amount
The Entrepreneurship and Business Support Grant offered by the Patterson Family Foundation aims to foster small business growth and rural entrepreneurship. Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support business development, mentorship, and technical assistance programs. Notably, co-working spaces without programming and capital-only requests will not be funded. Organizations must be located within the Foundation’s Kansas or western Missouri catchment area and must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, or government entities.
Business Development
Entrepreneurship
Royals Charities Grants for Bates County Programs
Royals Charities Inc.
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +12 more
Unspecified amount
Bates County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits focused on literacy and education, healthy and active communities, or military and veteran support can access funding through Royals Charities. Eligible organizations operate in the greater Kansas City metro, including Bates County, and preference goes to those with operating budgets under $5 million, though larger groups may also be considered.
Child Welfare Services
Children With Disabilities
Special Needs Education
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Deluxe Corp Foundation: ERG Grant Progam
Deluxe Corporation Foundation
Corporate
Anoka County, Minnesota, Bates County, Missouri +28 more
Unspecified amount
The Deluxe Corporation Foundation's ERG Grant Program supports diverse and inclusive initiatives by empowering employee resource groups (ERGs) to partner with nonprofits addressing relevant social issues. Each of the ten ERGs will award a $25,000 grant to a selected organization, fostering community impact and collaboration. The foundation, established in 1954, has invested over $109 million in charitable causes, focusing on financial literacy, education, and community support to enhance lives and promote entrepreneurship.
Financial Literacy
STEM / STEAM Education
Women's Rights & Equality
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Outdoor Equity Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Up to US $10,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based groups in Bates County, Missouri can seek funding for outdoor equity and environmental education projects. With a mission to build stronger communities, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides up to US $10,000 for programs, equipment, and placemaking that connect residents—especially in low-income, high-density neighborhoods—to the Ozarks outdoors.
Environmental Education
Outdoor Equity
Fall Programs Grants: STEM + Families Science Festival
National Congress of Parents & Teachers
Corporate
Alameda County, California, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania +196 more
US $1,250 - US $5,000
The STEM + Families Science Festival, sponsored by Bayer Fund, is designed for elementary schools, providing $1,500 in funding to 40 selected PTAs. This initiative encourages hands-on STEM experiences for students and their families, fostering engagement and exploration in science. To qualify, PTAs must conduct in-person events within a 55-mile radius of designated regions. This program emphasizes the importance of connecting families through fun and educational STEM activities.
STEM / STEAM Education
Parental Involvement in Education
Education - Elementary School
Enbridge - Safe Community First Responder Program
Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The Enbridge Safe Community First Responder Program is designed to support emergency response organizations across Canada and the U.S. by providing grants for safety equipment, training, and educational programs. Launched in 2002, it has invested over $22 million in enhancing community safety. Eligible organizations include fire departments and medical services located near Enbridge operations. Grants typically range from $1,000 to $10,000, helping improve the capabilities of first responders in rural and underserved areas.
First Responders
Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant
Guy I Bromley Residuary Trust
Private
Atchison County, Kansas, Bates County, Missouri +14 more
Unspecified amount
The Guy I. Bromley Trust Grant supports educational, cultural, human services, and health care initiatives in Atchison, Kansas, and the Greater Kansas City area. Established in 1964, it prioritizes organizations providing general operating support and program assistance, while excluding capital support requests. The grant encourages projects that enhance community improvement, arts, education, and health services, fostering a vibrant and supportive environment for local residents. This trust aims to uplift and empower the community through impactful programming.
Education
Human & Social Services
Art & Culture
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Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Grant
Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +12 more
US $1,000 - US $50,000
The Louis & Elizabeth Nave Flarsheim Charitable Foundation Grant aims to enhance educational, cultural, and health care services in the Greater Kansas City Metro area. This private foundation provides one-year grants for general operating and program support, fostering initiatives that benefit local residents. However, requests for capital support are not eligible. Organizations looking to apply should align their projects with the foundation's mission to create a positive impact in the community.
Health Care Access & Delivery
Human & Social Services
Education
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Community Foundation of Ozarks: Welcoming Communities Grant
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +59 more
Up to US $25,000
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers the Welcoming Communities Grant to promote inclusion and belonging in its service area. With $120,000 available and individual awards capped at $25,000, this program prioritizes agencies focused on creating a sense of belonging for underserved communities. Applicants should aim to raise awareness of access issues and improve civic participation, ultimately fostering long-term positive changes in community conditions for marginalized groups.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Civic Engagement & Education
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inclusion Grants
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +54 more
Up to US $3,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based groups in Bates County, Missouri can apply for up to US $3,000 to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Focused on inclusion initiatives, Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports leadership development, equitable community engagement, and events that promote visible representations of belonging.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grants for Bates County Dental Health
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Unspecified amount
Individuals ages 10 to 30 needing full orthodontic treatment in Bates County, Missouri can receive scholarships covering services through the Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant. Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports youth, senior, and dental health needs across its southern Missouri Ozarks region, providing three awards annually for eligible low-income applicants.
Senior Services
Youth Services
Dental Health
Martha Lee Cain Tranby Grants for Bates County Music
Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund
Association/Society
Bates County, Missouri, Callaway County, Missouri +13 more
Up to US $5,000
Focused on performing arts, the Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund invites Bates County, Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations to apply for grants supporting public music performances. Eligible groups include established music nonprofits and other arts organizations with strong music components, with awards up to US $5,000 for projects or operating expenses tied to performances.
Music
QuikTrip Donations: At-Risk Youth and Early Childhood Education
QuikTrip
Corporate
Andrew County, Missouri, Arizona +100 more
Unspecified amount
QuikTrip is dedicated to supporting at-risk youth and early childhood education through strategic community investments. By donating 5% of annual net profits to qualified non-profits, QuikTrip aims to empower individuals and break the cycle of poverty. The company partners with organizations providing educational opportunities, ensuring that all youth, regardless of their backgrounds, can thrive as independent citizens. This initiative highlights QuikTrip's commitment to making a measurable impact in the communities where its employees live and work.
Youth Services
Education - Preschool / Early Learning
Early Childhood Development
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Curry Family Foundation Grant
The Curry Family Foundation
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +13 more
Up to US $25,000
The Curry Family Foundation Grant aims to support local non-profit organizations working to enhance the lives of endangered children and disadvantaged individuals. It offers funding for program development, operational expenses, equipment and building renovations, and matching funds. Eligibility is limited to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations in the Kansas City metropolitan area, with specific ineligibilities including capital campaigns and discrimination based on race, creed, or other factors.
Education
Human & Social Services
Art & Culture
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Hearing Services Grants for Nonprofits from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +69 more
Approximately US $500
Bates County, Missouri nonprofits, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based organizations assisting people with hearing impairments can seek approximately US $500 for equipment, programming, or training. Eligible applicants must be within the Community Foundation of the Ozarks service area and support hearing impaired individuals in the Ozarks.
Hearing Impairment Care & Services
Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Bates County, Missouri +19 more
Unspecified amount
The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the lives of farmers' communities across Missouri. With $125,000 available, the program focuses on projects related to animal welfare, food access, youth education, and agriculture. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and IRS-approved entities. The initiative emphasizes ethical food practices and community support, ensuring that funds are allocated to projects that foster positive impact in local communities.
Education
Animal Welfare - General
Food Access & Hunger
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Community Foundation of the Ozarks Hospice Grants in Missouri
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +59 more
Unspecified amount
Hospice providers in Bates County, Missouri can request support for terminally ill adult patients’ end-of-life wishes, including travel for loved ones or meaningful activities. With a mission to honor these final dreams, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides the Dorinda’s Dream and Senior Dream Funds for hospice patients ages 18 and older in eligible Missouri counties.
Senior Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
Youth Services
Taylor S. Abernathy & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust Grant (2025-07-15)
Taylor S Abernathy And Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +14 more
Unspecified amount
The Taylor S. Abernathy & Patti Harding Abernathy Charitable Trust provides grants to enhance community well-being through support in arts, education, health, human services, and infrastructure development. Established in 1988, the Trust prioritizes funding for organizations that benefit residents of the Greater Kansas City area, aiming to promote quality programming and reflect the diverse interests of its donors.
Art & Culture
Education
Human & Social Services
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Mader Foundation Grant
Edward G And Kathryn E Mader Foundation
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +13 more
Unspecified amount
The Mader Foundation Grant supports programs aimed at improving the lives of children in Greater Kansas City. Eligible organizations must possess 501(c)(3) status, demonstrate financial transparency, and ensure funding directly benefits youth K-12. Grants are not provided for salaries, operating expenses, or funding for organizations with restricted membership. Applications require a completed budget form and must be submitted annually. This grant focuses on arts, education, health, and welfare initiatives.
Education - K through 12
Children’s Health & Pediatrics
Children’s Mental Health
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Patterson Family Foundation Grants for Childcare
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities expanding childcare for ages birth to five in Bates County, Missouri can seek US $100,000 - US $500,000 to grow capacity, improve facilities, and increase affordability. Focused on rural development, Patterson Family Foundation invites eligible providers to apply through its two-cycle LOI process.
Child Care Services
Economic Services & Development
Early Childhood Development
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Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +60 more
US $15,000 - US $25,000
The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, aims to support nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals facing financial challenges due to reduced federal or state funding. This program addresses critical social issues such as poverty and housing instability by providing funding for various projects, including organizational restructuring and capacity-building efforts, ensuring the long-term viability of these essential services.
Nonprofit Growth & Development
Indigent Cremation Funding for Counties from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Up to US $600
Bates County, Missouri and other eligible Missouri counties can access funding through Community Foundation of the Ozarks to reimburse county governments for indigent cremation costs, with awards up to US $600 per case. Counties handling cremations when no family can pay and remains are not released may be reimbursed under this program.
Economic Services & Development
Family Services
Bates County CTE Funding via Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
Unspecified amount
High school CTE programs in Bates County, Missouri can seek funding to expand or modernize career and technical education that prepares students for high-demand industries in rural communities. Focused on workforce preparation and rural development, the Patterson Family Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities serving its Kansas and western Missouri catchment.
Rural Development
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Career / College Preparation
Bates County Workforce Training Funding via Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofits, school districts, and government entities offering skilled trades training, apprenticeships, or workforce upskilling in Bates County, Missouri can seek support for high-demand fields like HVAC, electrical, plumbing, welding, diesel mechanics, healthcare, and legal professions. Focused on rural development, Patterson Family Foundation invites eligible organizations serving its Kansas and western Missouri catchment to apply.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Rural Development
Vocational & Trade Education
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Patterson Family Foundation Healthcare Grants in Bates
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
US $100,000 - US $500,000
Bates County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, school districts, and government entities expanding preventative healthcare access can seek US $100,000 - US $500,000 for new or growing care delivery models. Eligible rural-focused projects include mobile integrated health, community paramedicine, community health workers, telehealth, and mobile health serving communities within the Patterson Family Foundation catchment.
Preventative Healthcare
Rural Development
Health Care Access & Delivery
Innovative Rural Education Grants from Patterson Family Foundation
Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +117 more
US $25,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities improving rural education in Bates County, Missouri can apply for US $25,000 - US $500,000 in Innovation in Education funding from Patterson Family Foundation. These multi-year, project-based or experiential learning initiatives must serve rural communities within the foundation’s Kansas and western Missouri catchment.
Education
Rural Development
Hulston Family Foundation Grants for Bates County Programs
Hulston Family Foundation
Private
Barton County, Missouri, Bates County, Missouri +19 more
Up to US $25,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving children, families, hunger, homelessness, health, education, or the environment in Bates County, Missouri can seek funding for operations or new projects. Hulston Family Foundation supports community-based efforts in West Central and Southwest Missouri, offering up to US $25,000 for first-time grants, with priority to impactful, well-managed organizations.
Education
Homelessness Services
Food Access & Hunger
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