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Find nonprofit grants in Missouri, including opportunities in St. Louis, Kansas City, and Springfield. Updated listings for 501(c)(3) organizations statewide.
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Angel Post Deployment Test Program
Through a collaborative partnership with UNCF, XYZ Corporation has established a scholarship program to help STEM students get on the fast track to a rewarding career. In addition to direct financial support, Intel-sponsored scholarships offer the benefits of exposure to potential job opportunities, networking with fellow scholars, insight to other Intel scholarships, research, training opportunities, and access to Intel mentors offering support on technical, non-technical, cultural, and dissertation-related needs.
Let’s accelerate meaningful change!
Our mission is clear: to accelerate meaningful change through effective communication. We work through four core activities: capacity building, storytelling, services and grant support for NGOs.
We believe in storytelling that inspires action, builds trust and promotes constructive narratives.
CF strengthens organisations by building the skills and confidence needed to communicate effectively.
Why a Communication Foundation?
Many NGOs and UN organisations operate with limited budgets and few staff trained in professional communication. Added to this, shifting politics and growing conservatism create new challenges for their work. To remain resilient and amplify their impact, organisations must strengthen their identity and invest in communication.
When approached strategically, communication can shift from being a perceived obligation to a powerful opportunity. With the right focus, even limited budgets and capacity can be maximised to create and deliver clear, effective strategies unlocking advocacy, fundraising, and public trust, and ultimately driving meaningful, lasting change where it is most needed.
Storytelling Review – Master your mission’s story
Your story defines how people understand your organisation, its values and its impact. A Storytelling Review helps clarify and strengthen your narrative so it consistently reflects who you are, what you stand for and why your work matters.
CF’s Storytelling Review is a structured review of how your organisation communicates its story across channels and formats. We assess narrative structure, key messages, tone of voice, audience focus and coherence to understand whether your storytelling supports your mission and strategic positioning.
How it helps you
Dry data often fails to inspire action. This review helps you to find the "heart" of your work and communicate it in a way that sticks.
What We Do
Why it matters
NGOs operate in complex and competitive environments, where clarity and credibility are essential. Strong storytelling:
Over time, stories can get fragmented or can lose their meaning.
Different projects may tell different versions of your mission, diluting impact.
A Storytelling Review restores focus and alignment within your communication.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
Washington Goes Purple Scholarship
This scholarship is open to students that reside in Washington County, MD, are continuing their education, and have been affected by substance use.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
Washington County Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Scholarship
Founded by alumni of Washington County Hospital’s School of Nursing, this fund serves to provide scholarships to deserving students who are continuing their education in Nursing.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
Washington County Arts Council, Inc. Foundation Scholarship Fund
The Washington County Arts Council, Inc. welcomes all applicants interested in pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree, or a certificate program, from an accredited educational institution with an emphasis on the arts. All students, including those individuals who have pursued a non-traditional education path, will be considered for this scholarship.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
Washington County 4-H Livestock/Market Sale Scholarship
Established to support post-secondary scholarships to participants in Washington County 4-H Livestock and Market Sale programs.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
Washington County 4-H Dairy Scholarship
Established to support post-secondary scholarships to participants in Washington County 4-H dairy programs.
Bolivian Society of St. Louis
The Bolivian Society of St. Louis was founded in 1965 by Bolivian immigrants to promote and preserve the rich customs and culture of Bolivia for future generations and new Bolivian immigrants. We are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization in the Greater St. Louis Area.
Whether you're a native Bolivian, connecting with your family’s culture, or curious to learn more, we would love to have you join us at one of our events or fundraisers for some of the best food, music, traditions, and community that Bolivia has to offer.
Bolivian Society of St. Louis Scholarship
The scholarship is awarded on the basis of merit, community outreach, outstanding academic performance, and ancestry. Students of Bolivian and Hispanic/Latino ancestry (up to two generations) planning to enroll in a university, college, or trade school are eligible to apply. Preference will be given first to students of Bolivian decent, then to students born in a Latin American country, then to students of Latin American decent.
This Community Foundation was created by and for the people of Washington County MD, and exists to improve the quality of life for all of our citizens, now and for generations to come, by building community endowments, addressing needs through grant making and providing leadership on key community issues.
The Tim Moffatt Career Advancement Award
This scholarship will be awarded to deserving students who are graduating from a WCPS high school, or are a non-traditional learner with equivalent education, who have been accepted into a trade school/program/apprenticeship, or who have enlisted in the military.
The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.
Pi-Squared Scholarship
Benefiting graduating seniors of Spring ISD (Texas), Klein ISD (Texas), and Houston ISD (Texas).
The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.
Roger and Barbara Powell Scholarship for Nursing
Benefiting rural Texas residents pursuing nursing degrees.
The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.
Silver Eagle Distributors Houston Scholarship
Benefiting dependents of Silver Eagle Distributors Houston employees.
The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.
Tradition of Excellence Scholarship
Benefiting dependents of current Perry Homes employees.
The Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) administers a variety of unique scholarship funds that grant over $5.7 million annually to college students. The scholarship funds have been established by thoughtful and generous donors and each has a unique set of eligibility criteria and award structure.
Strong Family Scholarship
Benefiting graduating high school seniors from charter schools in Houston, TX.
Taka Domingo HLP Vocational Scholarship
The HLP Hamakua Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that was formed to benefit the people of Hamakua. Taka Domingo was one of the original board members when HLP was established after the closure of sugar. He was an electrician and County Councilman representing the Hamakua District. The Taka Domingo HLP Vocational Scholarship was established after his death in August 2016.
Individual award amount: $2,000.
Possible trades include: welding, tourism, fire science, electrical, early childhood education, agriculture, auto body, auto mechanics, diesel mechanics, carpentry, culinary and others not listed.
Missouri grants for nonprofits provide funding to support education, healthcare, rural development, and community engagement programs. The following grants empower organizations to tackle local challenges, enhance sustainability, and improve quality of life across Missouri.
Discover 136 funding opportunities for nonprofits in Missouri, with $47.6M available. Instrumentl supports organizations with strategic grant discovery, deadline tracking tools, and funder insights to drive impactful programs across the state.
How common are grants in this category?
Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.
Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Missouri grants for Nonprofits?
Most grants are due in the first quarter.
What's the typical grant amount funded for Missouri Grants for Nonprofits?
Grants are most commonly $13,750.
Missouri nonprofits have access to a vast selection of funding opportunities. Currently, more than 100+ unique grants are available, with a total of $47,571,363 in funding. The median grant award in Missouri is $13,750. Of these opportunities, 37 grants exceed $25,000, with 25 grants funding general operating expenses and 100+ grants funding specific programs and projects.
Missouri nonprofits can tap into a wide network of funding sources, including federal programs, private foundations, associations, and corporate sponsors. Here’s a breakdown of available grants:
While government grants provide large awards, keep in mind that they require substantial compliance.
To maximize your chances of success, it's important to apply for grants in Missouri at the right time. According to current data, Q1 is the best time to submit applications, with 33.7% of grant deadlines falling during this quarter. Q2 and Q4 follow behind, accounting for 26.8% and 20.8% of grant deadlines, respectively. However, Q3 is the slowest, with only 18.7% of grants accepting applications. It is important to keep this data in mind when planning your annual grants strategy.
Grant funding in Missouri has greatly increased over the past several years. IRS funding reports indicate that the total grant funding in Missouri surged from $3.7 billion in 2021 to $4.5 billion in 2022. This marks a 22.12% increase in funding for Missouri. The largest areas for funding included single-organization support, professional societies and associations, and alliance/advocacy organizations. The top-funded counties in Missouri during this time were St. Louis County, Jackson County, and St. Louis City.
Finding the right grant can be overwhelming, but Instrumentl streamlines the grant discovery process by identifying specialized grants that align with nonprofit missions in Missouri. Beyond tracking the latest opportunities, the platform also sends deadline reminders, organizes multiple applications at once, and analyzes funder-giving trends to improve success rates.
If you are interested in finding foundation grants, see how Instrumentl can help.