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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 +1 more

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 +2 more

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 +1 more

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

Community Safety and Sustainability Grants from Enbridge

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofits and community organizations in Bates County, Missouri can seek Enbridge Community Grant support for safe, vibrant, and sustainable community initiatives; awards range from US $1,000 - US $10,000. Focus areas include community safety, youth development, social services, environmental education and conservation, and Indigenous culture, primarily near Enbridge operations and pipeline routes.
Community / Public Safety Sustainability Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +12 more

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 +3 more

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 +2 more

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant

Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +13 more
Unspecified amount
The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation Grant supports diverse arts programs in the greater Kansas City area, enhancing accessibility and quality. Established in 1987, the Foundation has a rich history of funding significant organizations like the Kansas City Symphony and Ballet. It accepts proposals from 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations focusing on performing and visual arts, promoting community growth. The Foundation prioritizes local initiatives while maintaining a commitment to the arts, providing vital funding for both large and small grantees.
Performing Arts Visual Arts

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 +4 more

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

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 +10 more

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 +5 more

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

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 +4 more

Patterson Family Foundation Rural Development Grants

Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +112 more
US $25,000 - US $500,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, school districts, and government entities pursuing rural economic and community development can seek US $25,000 - US $500,000 to test innovative economic opportunity solutions in Bates County, Missouri. With a mission to reinvest in rural communities, Patterson Family Foundation prioritizes regional innovation hubs and industry diversification strategies that build more resilient local economies.
Community Development & Revitalization Rural Development Economic Services & 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

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 +1 more

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

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

Mental Health Services Grant

Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +116 more
Unspecified amount

Rooted in rural.

Committed to your community

The Patterson Family Foundation, based in Kansas City, Missouri, is a family-led foundation that extends the legacy of Neal and Jeanne Patterson. The Foundation’s mission, “Working together to help rural communities thrive,” is carried forward through strategic grantmaking and other collaborative initiatives that serve rural counties across Kansas and western Missouri. 

Our Mission

Working together to help rural communities thrive.

Grant Types

Open Call Grants

Patterson Family Foundation’s Open Call Grants are publicly announced and submitted through the Grants Portal. Applications are reviewed using criteria aligned with the Foundation’s priorities, including community impact, feasibility, sustainability, and readiness to implement the proposed work in the Kansas or western Missouri rural community. 

This opportunity increases access to mental health support by expanding services, strengthening local care networks, and promoting prevention, harm reduction, and behavioral health education. Projects should create supportive environments that reduce stigma, increase awareness, and help residents access appropriate care. Applicants should plan to report on services delivered, residents served, improvements in access or awareness, and partnerships that enhance local mental health support.

Rural Health Care Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Community Health Education +1 more

Literacy Advancement Grant

Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +116 more
Unspecified amount
The Literacy Advancement Grant, offered by the Patterson Family Foundation, aims to enhance foundational literacy skills in rural communities of Kansas and western Missouri. This grant supports public school districts and eligible nonprofits in implementing effective educational initiatives that foster reading comprehension and family engagement. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate community impact and sustainability in their proposals, ensuring a lasting benefit to local literacy efforts.
Rural Development Literacy Teacher Development & Training +1 more

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Hospice Grants in Missouri

Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 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

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

Bates County Community Funding via Helen S. Boylan Foundation

Helen S. Boylan Foundation
Private
Bates County, Missouri, Caldwell County, Missouri +14 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on community programs, Helen S. Boylan Foundation invites Bates County, Missouri nonprofits and public agencies to seek support for arts, education, health, human services, environment, and public interest projects. Funding may cover new initiatives, program expansion, capital improvements, renovations, and, in some priority areas, multi-year and general operating support.
Art & Culture Education Women & Girl Services +4 more

Chronic Disease Prevention, Screening, and Education Grants

Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +116 more
Unspecified amount
The Patterson Family Foundation offers Chronic Disease Prevention, Screening, and Education Grants aimed at community initiatives that enhance health management. This funding supports programs that increase awareness of chronic conditions, promote healthy behaviors, and provide access to screening and education in rural areas. Projects must demonstrate community impact and readiness for implementation, focusing on early detection and long-term health improvement for residents in Kansas and western Missouri.
Diseases & Conditions Rural Health Care Educational Access & Equity +4 more

Early College Pathways

Patterson Family Foundation
Private
Allen County, Kansas, Anderson County, Kansas +116 more
Unspecified amount
The Early College Pathways program by the Patterson Family Foundation aims to empower students to earn both a high school diploma and college credit. This initiative fosters partnerships between school districts and accredited colleges, enhancing educational attainment while reducing costs. By supporting local career transitions and strengthening the workforce pipeline, it promotes sustainable growth in rural communities. Eligible applicants include nonprofits and educational entities serving Kansas and western Missouri, focusing on student success and community engagement.
Education - Higher Education Rural Development Academic Success & Enrichment +1 more

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Missouri

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Missouri?

Grants are most commonly $101,542.

$101,542

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Bates County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Missouri awarded a total of 44,064 grants.

2022 39,922

2023 39,688

2024 44,064

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Bates County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Missouri, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, Education, and Human Services.

1. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

2. Education

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Bates County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by -15.61%.

2022 $4,698,402,122

2023 $5,287,874,816
12.55%

2024 $4,462,369,205
-15.61%

Missouri Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

St Louis County, Jackson County, and St Louis City receive the most funding.

County Total Grant Funding in 2024
St Louis County $2,185,711,864
Jackson County $1,234,679,326
St Louis City $1,054,441,922
Greene County $223,079,775
Clay County $178,423,081

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