Rupert Dunklau Foundation Grants for Missouri Education
Focused on Lutheran higher education and related ministries, 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri and other contiguous states can seek funding for education, health and human care, and faith-strengthening programs. Rupert Dunklau Foundation prioritizes Lutheran institutions and ministries, including Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, for projects serving communities and advancing Christian mission.
Rupert Dunklau Foundation
Missouri Children’s Health Funding via Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities addressing children’s physical, mental, or dental health can access funding through Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation to support critical healthcare services. Eligible organizations must operate in designated southwest Missouri counties and follow a two-cycle concept letter schedule for summer (July awards) and winter (February awards) grant rounds.
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, education, health, human services, cultural programs, or veteran and military support can apply for Penn National Gaming Foundation grants. Organizations located in Camden, Platte, or St. Louis counties may be eligible to support local residents and strengthen community infrastructure and services.
Penn National Gaming
St Louis Community Foundation Support for Seniors
Applications due Oct 7, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting Missouri senior citizens through housing-related services or food assistance may be eligible for Charless Foundation grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000. Focused on housing stability and wellness for older adults in South St. Louis City, this St Louis Community Foundation fund can complement Missouri-based programs, including those run by institutions with physics-related initiatives serving seniors.
St Louis Community Foundation
Up to US $500,000 in in-kind support
Missouri Department of Economic Development Community Grants in Missouri
Applications due Oct 23, 2026
With a mission to strengthen local communities, Missouri Department of Economic Development provides Missouri nonprofits and qualifying business organizations with state tax credits to support community service, education, crime prevention, job training, and neighborhood revitalization projects. Approved Neighborhood Assistance Program projects can offer donors up to US $500,000 in in-kind support through 50% or 70% Missouri income tax credits.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
Missouri Historic Preservation Funding via National Trust
Applications due Nov 12, 2026
Small, independently owned brick-and-mortar businesses in Missouri communities along the Route 66 corridor can apply for the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund, with awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000 for preservation, planning, or marketing projects. Eligible projects may include painting, murals, building rehabilitation, or storytelling initiatives highlighting underrepresented Route 66 communities.
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Missouri Campus Greening Funding via Arbor Day Foundation
Applications due Dec 31, 2026
Colleges and universities in Missouri working on campus greening and tree care can apply for National Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus Higher Education recognition; awards support structured campus tree programs. Eligible institutions must maintain a tree advisory committee, care plan, annual tree expenditures, Arbor Day observance, and a student service-learning project.
National Arbor Day Foundation
EveryCat Health Foundation Support for Feline Research
Applications due Jan 10, 2027
Veterinary researchers studying feline health can receive up to US $50,000 for 1- to 2-year projects through Miller Trust Grants, including investigators based in Missouri at the University of Missouri. EveryCat Health Foundation supports work on feline disease origins, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, with proposals limited to principal investigators at designated U.S. universities.
EveryCat Health Foundation
Behavioral Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing mental health or substance use disorders can apply for Elevance Health Foundation’s behavioral health funding, including programs in Missouri. Grants support treatment access, prevention and early intervention, and reducing loneliness for people with MH and/or SUD. National and local initiatives with measurable, scalable outcomes may be eligible.
Elevance Health Foundation
Affordable Housing Training for Midwest Providers via Enterprise Community Partners
Applications due Feb 7, 2027
Affordable housing providers in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Minnesota can apply for Enterprise Community Partners’ Midwest Asset Management University Cohort, a five‑month capacity-building program. Selected organizations receive CHAM online training, peer learning, and post-training technical assistance to strengthen asset and property management and support long-term housing stability.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
STEM Scholarship Funding from AABE
Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Missouri high school seniors pursuing STEM or business majors and planning energy-related careers can access scholarship funding to attend accredited colleges, universities, or technical/trade schools. Eligible residents in designated Missouri regions may receive US $3,000 - US $5,000 awards through the American Association of Blacks in Energy’s national and regional scholarship program supporting future energy professionals.
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE)
Kosciuszko Foundation Grants for Missouri Graduate Students
Applications due Feb 16, 2027
Missouri graduate students of Polish descent pursuing full-time master’s or Ph.D. studies in any field can access funding through the Kosciuszko Foundation, with awards ranging from US $1,000 - US $12,000 for tuition. U.S. citizens and permanent residents in physics or other disciplines may be eligible for these scholarships at U.S. institutions or English medical schools in Poland.
Kosciuszko Foundation
Missouri Jewish Community Funding via Menorah Heritage Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Jewish community with health, social services, or community programs in the greater Kansas City metro can apply for Menorah Heritage Foundation’s Jewish Community Grant Cycle. Funding supports health-focused initiatives, Jewish education and engagement, services for older adults, and limited core operating support for eligible Jewish community organizations.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Louise Torraco Memorial Scholarship for Science
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
The UNICO Foundation offers the Louise Torraco Memorial Scholarship for Science, providing two scholarships worth $2,500 each to U.S. citizens pursuing degrees in physical or life sciences. Eligible candidates must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled full-time in accredited programs. This initiative reflects UNICO's commitment to supporting educational pursuits in scientific fields while fostering Italian American heritage and community service.
UNICO Foundation Inc
Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Special Education
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
The Ralph J. Torraco Scholarship for Special Education, offered by the UNICO Foundation, provides two scholarships of $2,500 each for U.S. students pursuing degrees in Special Education. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and plan to continue their studies into the 2026-2027 academic year. This scholarship supports students with various disabilities, ensuring that education is accessible and equitable for all.
UNICO Foundation Inc
Missouri Therapy Sciences Funding via UNICO Foundation
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Students pursuing degrees in therapy sciences such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, audiology, or speech-language pathology who reside in Missouri may be eligible for this scholarship. UNICO Foundation supports higher education in therapy sciences nationwide by awarding US $2,500 scholarships to full-time U.S. college students meeting GPA and residency requirements.
UNICO Foundation Inc
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Missouri Scholarships
Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Missouri students pursuing law enforcement academy training can receive scholarship support for higher education through this program, with awards of US $1,000. Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides one scholarship for graduates of Missouri high schools who have an acceptance letter from a law enforcement academy and submit the required essay and transcript.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Missouri Education Department After-School Grants
Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
Missouri school districts and community partners running comprehensive after-school and summer learning programs can apply for Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers grants, awarding US $50,000 - US $400,000. Funding supports academic enrichment, youth development activities, and family engagement that complement regular school-day instruction, which may include STEM and physics-related programming.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Association for Women Geoscientists Geoscience Grants
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate geoscience students at universities in Missouri, Kansas, or SE Nebraska can apply for the Association for Women Geoscientists Osage Chapter’s service scholarships, awarding US $500 for research, tuition, or books. Applicants must be AWG members and engaged in community service that promotes women and underrepresented groups in the geosciences.
Association for Women Geoscientists
Community Foundation Support for Missouri Education
Applications due May 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing education, health, human services, arts, or community betterment programs in Missouri counties served by the Community Foundation may be eligible for these competitive community grants. Focused on regional quality of life, the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area offers US $1,000 - US $7,500 for program, project, or general operating support, which may benefit physics-related initiatives.
Community Foundation of the Quincy Area
Biomedical Research Funding for Scholars from Pew Charitable Trusts
Letter of inquiry due May 13, 2027
Early-career assistant professors running independent biomedical research labs at nominated U.S. institutions can apply for Pew Charitable Trusts’ Pew Biomedical Scholars awards, offering US $75,000 - US $300,000 for high-impact human health research. Missouri universities on the participating institution list may nominate one candidate through an internal limited submission process.
Pew Charitable Trusts
Food as Medicine Funding from Elevance Health Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits running Food as Medicine programs that improve diet-related clinical outcomes or expand access to nutritious food can apply for Elevance Health Foundation support. National initiatives and local programs in Missouri and other priority states may be eligible, especially those offering scalable, culturally relevant interventions with measurable, long-term health impacts.
Elevance Health Foundation
Astronomy Scholarships for Students from Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation provides Missouri higher-education physics and astronomy students with $1,000 scholarships for tuition and class-related materials. Eligible students must be accepted into the Department of Physics at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, hold at least a 3.0 GPA, and be engaged in extensive study or research in astronomy, astrophysics, or related fields.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
Elevance Health Foundation Support for Maternal Health
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving maternal and infant health outcomes can access funding that targets disparities and removes barriers to care in Missouri and nationwide. Grants from Elevance Health Foundation help programs focused on maternal and perinatal health and social determinants of health demonstrate measurable improvements from pre-conception through postnatal care, which may benefit Missouri-based initiatives.
Elevance Health Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Missouri Seniors
Applications due Aug 18, 2027
With a mission to support older adults aging in community, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides Missouri-area 501(c)(3) organizations in the greater Kansas City metro with up to US $15,000 for senior services. Funding can cover core operating expenses or programs that promote social engagement, home repairs, transportation, healthy food access, and other community-based supports.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Missouri Community Services Funding via Ina Calkins Board
Applications due Sep 6, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kansas City, Missouri residents can seek funding for community services, including seniors, children’s welfare, health, education, and Christian programs. Focused on charitable support, Ina Calkins Board invites Missouri organizations to propose projects that aid older adults, vulnerable children, scholarships, and YMCA/YWCA-related initiatives within Kansas City, Missouri.
Ina Calkins Board
Missouri Department Education Grants for Missouri Afterschool
Applications due Jun 21, 2029
Focused on afterschool and summer learning, this grant invites Missouri local education agencies to fund school-based programs for children ages 5–12, with some older court-supervised youth. Awards of US $80,000 - US $100,000 from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education support academic enrichment, STEM, youth development, and related activities that may benefit physics-focused programs.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education