US $150,000 - US $500,000
Youth and Community Funding from Bloch Family Foundation
Missouri and Kansas City–area 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth and other underserved residents can seek $150,000 - US $500,000 from the Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation for special programs, capacity building, and capital projects. Focus areas include education for disadvantaged youth, healthcare, social services, arts, Jewish community organizations, and post-secondary business and entrepreneurship education.
Marion And Henry Bloch Family Foundation
Arts Program Funding from Kauffman Foundation
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations enhancing youth access to performing or visual arts may be eligible for funding to support programs, productions, operations, events, or capital needs in the greater Kansas City area. The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation focuses on arts organizations serving Jackson, Clay, Platte, Cass, and nearby counties that enrich community arts experiences.
Muriel McBrien Kauffman Foundation
St Louis Community Foundation Grants for Youth Programs
Nonprofit organizations and K–12 schools in St. Louis City and County offering youth development, workforce preparation, or education programs can access funding through St Louis Community Foundation’s Pettus Foundation grants. Awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000 support direct services and small capital projects that build self-reliance, job readiness, and educational success for young people in Missouri.
St Louis Community Foundation
Community Foundation Support for Missouri Youth
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and educational institutions serving central Missouri youth can apply for Community Support Grants of US $500 - US $1,500 to improve residents’ lives through programs and projects. Grants from Community Foundation of Central Missouri help Missouri youth services, education, health, human services, arts, and community initiatives across ten central Missouri counties.
Community Foundation of Central Missouri
Missouri Civic Education Funding via Sumners Foundation
Applications due Aug 1, 2026
Qualified 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri offering civic education, youth leadership, or democracy-focused programs can apply for grants from the Sumners Foundation; awards support direct program costs only. Youth programs that engage participants in government processes, public policy discussions, teacher training, or academic contests on American democratic self-government may be eligible.
Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Youth
Full proposal due Aug 27, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations and other eligible entities serving Springfield youth can seek funding for education, youth development, and family stability projects. Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports programs that improve access to quality childcare, early learning, literacy, housing assistance, and mental health resources, offering US $55,000 for start-up or operating support through the Generosity Collective Grantmaking Program.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
CHS Foundation Support for Missouri Ag Education
Applications due Sep 1, 2026
Teachers and school administrators implementing agricultural education projects in rural Missouri classrooms can apply for CHS Foundation’s Teacher Grants, with awards up to US $50,000 for experiential learning. Grants from CHS Foundation help Missouri youth programs in rural communities build ag career pathways and strengthen future generations of agricultural leaders.
CHS Foundation
Green Foundation Youth Services Grants in Missouri
Applications due Sep 2, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth services, education, health, or human service programs in central Missouri counties can access funding through the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation. Eligible organizations in Audrain, Boone, Callaway, Cole, Montgomery, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, or Randolph counties may receive support for youth development, scholarships, wellness, and related community initiatives.
Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation
Missouri Youth Program Funding via Light a Single Candle Foundation
Full proposal due Sep 12, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth, family, education, or food insecurity programs in the City of St. Louis or North St. Louis County can apply for Light a Single Candle Foundation’s support. Grants may cover program, operational, or capacity-building costs for youth and family development and related anti-poverty efforts in Missouri.
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Youth and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Royals Charities
Applications due Sep 15, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits running youth services, education, healthy and active living, or military and veteran support programs may be eligible for funding in the greater Kansas City metro area. Royals Charities prioritizes projects in literacy and education, healthy and active communities, and support for military members and veterans.
Royals Charities Inc.
St Louis Community Foundation Support for Seniors
Applications due Sep 29, 2026
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting senior services, especially older adults in South St. Louis City, can seek funding for home repairs, modifications, weatherization, and preservation, plus limited food assistance. Focused on housing stability and wellness, St Louis Community Foundation invites applicants for Charless Foundation grants of US $10,000 - US $50,000 per year.
St Louis Community Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Robotics Education Funding for Youth from John Deere Foundation
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Youth robotics teams in Missouri focused on STEM education can apply for John Deere Foundation support to participate in FIRST LEGO League Challenge and related FIRST programs. Grants from John Deere Foundation help teams near Springfield that serve underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth cover registration and engage John Deere mentors in hands-on STEM learning.
John Deere Foundation
Youth and Community Grants for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth and broader community needs in Missouri counties where Penn National Gaming operates may be eligible for grants supporting programs in education, human services, health, cultural affairs, and community development. Funding from the Penn National Gaming Foundation can help strengthen local youth services alongside other community-focused initiatives.
Penn National Gaming
Royals Charities Support for Youth Ballfields
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
501(c)(3) organizations and local government entities in Missouri operating youth baseball or softball programs can apply for Royals Charities’ Royalty Fields matching grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $15,000 for major field renovations. Funding can cover sod, infields, fencing, dugouts, and other safety-related improvements when applicants secure matching support.
Royals Charities Inc.
Missouri Youth Education Funding via Saigh Foundation
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit organizations serving children and youth through education or health programs in the St. Louis metropolitan area of Missouri can apply for support from the Saigh Foundation. With a mission to expand opportunities for young people, the foundation prioritizes direct services and requires programming within specified Missouri and nearby Illinois counties.
Saigh Foundation
Missouri Community Service Commission Grants for Missouri Youth Service
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Youth-serving organizations in Missouri that can host AmeriCorps members for structured service programs may be eligible for operational support, especially those working with underserved communities. Grants from Missouri Community Service Commission help Missouri youth services, early learning, environmental stewardship, reentry, and veterans-focused programs expand evidence-based interventions and build civic engagement through national service placements.
Missouri Community Service Commission
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Grants for Missouri Robotics
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Youth-serving school-based or 501(c)(3) FIRST Robotics Competition teams in Missouri’s Greene County can seek funding to support robotics participation for underserved, underrepresented, or rural students. Focused on robotics education, John Deere Foundation invites eligible teams near its Springfield home community to apply, especially those engaging John Deere mentors and promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion in STEM.
John Deere Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
John Deere Foundation Support for Youth STEM
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
Youth STEM teams in Missouri and other John Deere home communities can apply for funding to participate in FIRST LEGO League Discover and related FIRST programs. Grants from John Deere Foundation help school-based or 501(c)(3)-affiliated teams serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth, especially those near designated John Deere Inspire locations or with active John Deere mentors.
John Deere Foundation
John Deere Foundation Grants for Missouri STEM
Applications due Dec 20, 2026
John Deere Foundation provides Missouri youth STEM teams with support to participate in the FIRST LEGO League Explore program, especially those serving underserved, underrepresented, or rural students. Eligible teams must be school- or 501(c)(3)-based FIRST teams located near John Deere communities, or have a committed John Deere employee mentor providing significant volunteer support.
John Deere Foundation
Truman Heartland Community Foundation Grants for Education
Applications due Mar 9, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, and public education institutions serving youth can apply for Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Jelley Family Foundation Endowment for Children's Education Fund; awards US $5,000 - US $8,000 for educational initiatives. Programs must serve Eastern Jackson County, suburban Jackson County, or Cass County children and can include innovative, at-risk, and collaborative youth education projects.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
US $100,000 - US $150,000
Cigna Foundation Support for Missouri Youth Mental Health
Pre proposal due Mar 12, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running youth mental health and social-emotional learning programs in Missouri can access funding through Cigna Foundation, with awards of US $100,000 - US $150,000 for one-year projects. Grants support evidence-informed services for underserved youth ages 5–18, plus parents, caregivers, and youth-serving professionals in school and related settings.
CIGNA Foundation
Menorah Heritage Foundation Grants for Missouri Youth
Letter of inquiry due Mar 17, 2027
With a mission to strengthen human services, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides Missouri youth programs with unrestricted operating support for organizations in the greater Kansas City metro area. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering youth services, emergency assistance, shelters, safety-net health care, or other critical human services can receive up to US $10,000 for core operating expenses.
Menorah Heritage Foundation
Truman Heartland Community Foundation Grants for Youth
Applications due Mar 23, 2027
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local government units, and public education institutions in Eastern Jackson and Cass Counties, Missouri can apply for Truman Heartland Community Foundation’s Community Grants, with awards up to US $10,000 for programs, projects, or general operating support. Youth development and leadership efforts in community betterment, health, arts, and related areas may be eligible.
Truman Heartland Community Foundation
Missouri Education Department Youth Program Grants
Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
School districts, schools, and youth-serving organizations in Missouri 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 for comprehensive after-school and summer learning centers. Funding supports academic enrichment, broad youth development activities, and family engagement opportunities beyond regular school hours.
Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
US $50,000 - US $1,500,000
Missouri Youth Services Funding via United Way
Applications due Apr 17, 2027
Youth-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Missouri and nearby Illinois counties can seek multi-year Safety Net funding for direct services like basic needs, education, health, and financial mobility. United Way of Greater St. Louis awards US $50,000 - US $1,500,000 to agencies operating at least two years within its 16-county region.
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc
Youth Field Trip Funding from Missouri State Parks Foundation
Applications due May 12, 2027
Missouri schools and youth-focused nonprofit organizations can apply for Missouri State Parks Foundation’s bus grants, awarding up to US $750 to cover transportation for field trips to Missouri state parks and historic sites. Funding can support mileage, charter buses, and driver wages for Pre-K through 12th grade youth outdoor learning experiences.
Missouri State Parks Foundation Inc
Missouri Arts Programming Funding via Mid-America Arts Alliance
Applications due Jun 30, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) arts organizations, government units, and tribal entities can receive up to US $5,000 to present touring artists from elsewhere in the Mid-America Arts Alliance region. Mid-America Arts Alliance supports public-facing performances and outreach events, which may include youth-focused programming, by funding a portion of artist fees for in-person or online engagements.
Mid-America Arts Alliance