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Best Grants for Charities in Missouri

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$47.6M

Total funding

$13.8K

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$47.6M total
$13.8K median

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

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Unspecified amount

CHS Foundation Agriculture Grants in Missouri

Rolling deadline
Eligible 501(c)(3) charities in Missouri that benefit the agriculture or cooperative industry can apply for CHS Foundation’s general inquiries funding. This corporate funder supports national- and state-level projects across its main trade area, so Missouri agricultural charities may be considered for initiatives that strengthen farming, ranching, agronomy, or related cooperative sectors.
CHS Foundation

Up to US $15,000

DanPaul Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
The DanPaul Foundation aims to enhance early childhood development by training teachers and parents, protecting children from abuse, and promoting social responsibility. They provide grants to non-profits for programs that focus on education, health, and welfare of youth. Key initiatives include scholarships, environmental education, and support for underprivileged children. Grant amounts range from a few hundred dollars to $15,000 annually, with a focus on impactful, community-driven projects.
The Dan Paul Foundation

US $5,000 - US $25,000

St Louis Community Foundation Grants for Missouri Workforce Programs

Rolling deadline
St. Louis-area charities and K–12 schools in Missouri providing workforce development, youth development, or education programs can receive US $5,000 - US $25,000 for direct services and small capital improvements. St Louis Community Foundation administers the Pettus Foundation Grants, prioritizing job training, soft skills, STEM projects, and early childhood education benefiting St. Louis City and County residents.
St Louis Community Foundation

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Dana Brown Charitable Trust Youth Grants in Missouri

Full proposal due Oct 23, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities serving financially disadvantaged children in the St. Louis, Missouri–Illinois metro area can seek funding for health, education, welfare, and nature or wild animal programs. Focused on high-impact, low-risk projects, the Dana Brown Charitable Trust favors collaborative efforts and generally prioritizes immediate needs over long-term possibilities, with one letter of intent allowed per year.
Dana Brown Charitable Trust

Up to US $25,000

Community Capital Grants for Charities from Ash Grove

Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Missouri seeking capital support for community facilities, nature projects, STEM education, skilled trades training, or gathering spaces can apply for grants from Ash Grove Charitable Foundation. Awards up to US $25,000 prioritize construction, renovation, repairs, and restoration projects in Ash Grove Cement Company’s regional markets, including the Kansas City metro area.
Ash Grove Charitable Foundation

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

John Deere Foundation Grants for Missouri Robotics

Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Missouri school-based or 501(c)(3) teams in the FIRST Robotics Competition can seek funding to support robotics participation, especially for underserved, underrepresented, or rural students. Focused on STEM access and equity, John Deere Foundation invites eligible teams near Springfield or with committed John Deere mentors to apply for support and required inclusion training.
John Deere Foundation

US $250 - US $5,000

Spark Good: Strengthening Community - Local Grants

Applications due Nov 30, 2026
The Spark Good: Strengthening Community Local Grants program by the Wal-Mart Foundation empowers local organizations through grants ranging from $250 to $5000. This initiative aims to enhance community welfare by supporting diverse projects, including animal shelters and educational programs. Eligible organizations must have a verified Spark Good account, ensuring funds are allocated effectively to meet local needs and foster community development. Together, we can create lasting impacts through small yet significant actions.
Wal-Mart Foundation

Unspecified amount

John Deere Foundation Grants for Missouri STEM

Applications due Dec 18, 2026
Missouri charities and school-based teams running FIRST LEGO League Explore STEM programs can seek funding to support underserved, underrepresented, or rural youth near John Deere home communities. John Deere Foundation provides Missouri STEM education groups with grants that prioritize teams meeting equity, diversity, and inclusion goals and engaging John Deere employee mentors for substantial volunteer support.
John Deere Foundation

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

John Deere Foundation Support for Missouri STEM

Applications due Dec 20, 2026
Grants from John Deere Foundation help Missouri charities and school-based teams cover FIRST LEGO League Discover registration and participation costs near Springfield. Eligible teams must be tied to a school or 501(c)(3), serve largely underserved or underrepresented youth in STEM, and be within driving distance of a John Deere Inspire community or have an active John Deere mentor.
John Deere Foundation

Unspecified amount

Behavioral Health Funding for Nonprofits from Elevance Health Foundation

Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) charities addressing mental health and substance use disorders in Missouri and nationwide can apply for Elevance Health Foundation’s Behavioral Health Grant to expand treatment, prevention, and early-intervention programs. Grants support scalable, culturally relevant initiatives that reduce loneliness, track long-term outcomes, and promote whole-person health, with priority for impactful local or national programs.
Elevance Health Foundation

Unspecified amount

Missouri Charitable Services Funding via East Missouri Foundation

Applications due Mar 1, 2027
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations providing housing, health care, food, or transportation services in Missouri and the St. Louis metro area can seek single-year, project-specific support through the East Missouri Foundation. Grants from East Missouri Foundation help charities serving seniors, people with disabilities, low-income individuals, single parents, children, and people experiencing homelessness expand essential services.
East Missouri Foundation

Unspecified amount

Water Conservation Funding from American Water Charitable Foundation

Applications due Mar 6, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible K–12 schools, colleges, and universities can seek funding for community-based water and environment projects, including watershed protection and water conservation. Focused on clean water and equitable water-based recreation, American Water Charitable Foundation supports projects completed within 12 months in American Water service areas.
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc

Unspecified amount

Missouri Charity Funding via Griffin Family Charitable Foundation

Applications due Mar 16, 2027
Public charities with 501(c)(3) status in Audrain or Montgomery Counties, Missouri can seek grants supporting religious, charitable, scientific, literary, and scholarship programs. Griffin Family Charitable Foundation continues Dr. Fred Griffin’s legacy by funding a wide range of community-focused initiatives through its local charitable foundation.
Griffin Family Charitable Foundation

More than US $50,000

J.W. Couch Foundation: Storytelling Grant

Letter of inquiry due Mar 27, 2027
The J.W. Couch Foundation Grant focuses on supporting Wildlife Conservation nonprofit organizations that align with their mission of community betterment and environmental protection. The foundation seeks partnerships with organizations that promote animal wellbeing, early childhood education, teacher support, and outdoor activities. Eligible applicants must be registered 501(c)3 nonprofits or for-profit entities aligned with their charitable programs. This grant emphasizes collaboration and community engagement to create lasting impacts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation

Unspecified amount

Missouri Children’s Health Funding via Ozarks Health

Letter of inquiry due Mar 31, 2027
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, with summer and winter deadlines tied to July and February awards.
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation

Unspecified amount

Children and Health Funding from Pott Foundation

Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) charities serving children, education, or health and human services can seek support for programs such as child-focused services, scholarships, medical research, hospitals, hospices, women’s shelters, and food pantries. With a mission to reflect these values, Pott Foundation primarily funds organizations in St. Louis through its annual grantmaking process.
The Pott Foundation

Up to US $1,500

Missouri Agricultural Education Funding via Community Foundation of the Ozarks

Applications due Apr 24, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) charities, government entities, school districts, and churches seeking to expand agricultural education for students can apply for the Missouri Beef Days Grantmaking Program, awarding up to US $1,500. With a mission to build stronger communities, Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers three grants across its Missouri service area.
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.

US $5,000 - US $100,000

Delta Dental of Missouri Grants for Missouri Dental Health

Letter of inquiry due May 22, 2027
Missouri charities, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, government entities, and academic institutions improving oral health can access funding through Delta Dental of Missouri for projects, general operations, capacity building, or equipment. Grants from US $5,000 - US $100,000 support education, prevention, treatment, and increased access to affordable dental care, especially for underserved and rural populations in Missouri.
Delta Dental of MIssouri

Unspecified amount

Missouri Food Security Funding via Elevance Health Foundation

Applications due Jun 1, 2027
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations running food security and nutrition programs in Missouri can seek support to improve diet-related health outcomes and expand access to nutritious foods. Elevance Health Foundation supports scalable Food as Medicine interventions nationwide, with emphasis on impactful local initiatives in Missouri that demonstrate measurable, long-term clinical and social outcomes.
Elevance Health Foundation

Up to US $10,000

Community Project Grants for Nonprofits from Keokuk Area Community Foundation

Applications due Jun 29, 2027
Missouri charities and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Clark County working in arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, or human services can access funding through the Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund for one-year projects. Awards up to US $10,000 support seed projects, capital needs, efficiency improvements, and collaborative community initiatives in the tri-state area.
Keokuk Area Community Foundation

Unspecified amount

Missouri Poverty Relief Funding via Light a Single Candle Foundation

Full proposal due Jul 12, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities running programs in St. Louis City or North St. Louis County that address food insecurity, education, or youth and family development can apply for Light a Single Candle Foundation’s support. Grants may cover program, operational, or capacity-building needs, with larger requests potentially triggering a site visit.
Light a Single Candle Foundation

Unspecified amount

Missouri Civic Education Funding via Sumners Foundation

Applications due Aug 1, 2027
Qualified 501(c)(3) charities in Missouri can apply for the Sumners Foundation’s grants to support civic education, public policy programs, and leadership development in American democratic self-government. Funding may benefit Missouri charities running democracy reform initiatives, teacher training on founding documents, youth contests, or other civic engagement activities that match the foundation’s purpose.
Hatton W Sumners Foundation For The Study & Teaching Of Sci Self Govt

US $50,000 - US $100,000

Leadership Recognition Funding for Charities from Kauffman Foundation

Applications due Aug 16, 2027
Full-time, non-C-suite employees at 501(c)(3) public charities in the Kansas City region can be nominated for the Uncommon Leader Impact Award, which provides US $50,000 - US $100,000 in combined individual and organizational support. Focused on nonprofit leadership and development, the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation honors work advancing economic mobility and community impact, benefiting eligible Missouri charities.
Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation

Unspecified amount in in-kind support

STEM Robotics Funding for Youth Teams from John Deere Foundation

Applications due Sep 25, 2027
Youth robotics teams in Missouri focused on STEM education can use this grant to support participation in the FIRST LEGO League Challenge. Grants from John Deere Foundation help teams near Springfield that are school- or 501(c)(3)-based, serve underserved or underrepresented students, and are within driving distance of a John Deere Inspire community.
John Deere Foundation

Unspecified amount

Sedora Charitable Trust Support for Missouri Charities

Applications due Sep 30, 2027
Charitable 501(c)(3) organizations in Southwest Missouri seeking flexible program or operating support can apply for funding from the Sedora Charitable Trust. The Sedora Foundation awards approximately US $15,000 annually to nonprofits in eligible Missouri counties, offering unrestricted grants that can benefit a wide range of charitable initiatives.
Stephen & Helen G Sedora Charitable Trust

US $1,000 - US $4,000

Missouri Women’s Programs Funding via Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

Applications due Oct 9, 2027
Missouri 501(c)(3) public charities running programs that benefit women and girls in Kansas City can apply for Greater Kansas City Community Foundation’s Wagy Fund grants, awarding US $1,000 - US $4,000 for societal-change initiatives. Eligible projects may address economic opportunity, education, health, safety, legal rights, or reproductive rights for women and girls.
Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

US $20,000 - US $50,000

Missouri Community Programs Funding via Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund

Letter of inquiry due Jun 19, 2028
Missouri 501(c)(3) charities with budgets under $1.5 million can seek US $20,000 - US $50,000 for arts, education, environment, health, or social services programs serving the Greater St. Louis area. Focused on community impact and equity, Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund supports organizations in St. Louis City and surrounding Missouri and Illinois counties.
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund

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Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

100+ Grants for Charities in Missouri grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

37 Grants for Charities in Missouri over $25K in average grant size

29 Grants for Charities in Missouri over $50K in average grant size

25 Grants for Charities in Missouri supporting general operating expenses

100+ Grants for Charities in Missouri supporting programs / projects

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Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for grants for Charities in Missouri?

Most grants are due in the first quarter.

Q1
33.7%
Q2
26.8%
Q3
18.7%
Q4
20.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Grants for Charities in Missouri?

Grants are most commonly $13,750.

$375 $375 Min.
$13,750 $13.8 K Median
$587,301 $587.3 K Average
$40,331,313 $40.3 M Max.

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 Grants for Charities in Missouri 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 Grants for Charities in Missouri 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 Grants for Charities in Missouri 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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