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Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Hillcrest Transitional Housing Youth Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to current residents or graduates of Hillcrest’s Youth Program who demonstrate a desire and an aptitude to pursue higher education.
In evaluating applicants, the student’s response to an essay question in the scholarship application inviting them to express personally why they are pursuing their education will be a determining factor.
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in equal payments to the educational institution in August and January.
Applications are accepted year round however formal announcements will be made in April and November of each year.
Students may reapply annually up to four years as long as the student is making progress towards earning a degree. Progress towards earning a degree includes: a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester or its equivalent, passing classes, being in good standing with the educational institution, not dropping out, and other criteria as determined by the Youth Scholarship Committee.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
I-70 Community Hospital Education Foundation Scholarship Fund
To enhance the hospital and community by providing scholarships in the healthcare field, with an emphasis on rural healthcare, and in other ancillary fields deemed appropriate by the scholarship advisory committee.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Kansas Association of Independent Crop Consultants Scholarship Fund
The Kansas Association of Independent Crop Consultants created this scholarship fund to award to a qualified individual majoring in an agricultural field.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Kansas City Direct Marketing Jack Schmid Scholarship Application
In 1995, the Kansas City Direct Marketing Association Education Foundation, known as KCDMAEF, was established as an entity independent of the Kansas City Direct Marketing Association. The mission of the KCDMA Jack Schmid Scholarship Fund is to promote and foster direct marketing education in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area. The Kansas City Direct Marketing Association (KCDMA) provided the initial funding for the Jack Schmid Scholarship and will continue to build its general fund through fund-raising event(s), memorial gifts, and gifts from individuals or companies interested in the future of direct marketing in Kansas City.
Scholarships will be awarded based on merit and the recipient’s potential contribution to the practice of direct marketing in the Kansas City region.
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Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Kelsey Family Scholarship for Nursing and Biomedical Engineering
This scholarship was established by Rick and Darla Kelsey in memory and patrimony of Richard and Greta Kelsey and their ancestors. For six generations, the Kelsey family farmed in the Kansas River Valley near Topeka. They were active in Freemasonry and devoted to charitable work and service to their church and community.
This is a one-time award. Students can reapply annually to be considered for a scholarship.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Lois Oxley Sandford Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for students pursing a degree in nursing, public school teaching or to become a Licensed Unity Teacher.
This scholarship is renewable through completion of the program. This scholarship is intended for students currently in college and is not for high school seniors.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Modern Enigma Society Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of the Modern Enigma Society Scholarship is to provide scholarships to members of the Modern Enigma Society who intend to further their education at a post-secondary institution or trade/vocational school.
Past receipts may reapply for up to three (3) additional years.
Consideration will be given to the applicant’s academic and civic performance, community service record and essay quality. Scholarship recipients are also expected to give back to the community by completing at least eight (8) hours of community service per quarter for one-year after they receive the scholarship. Scholarship recipients are expected to report back to the Advisory Committee of the Fund at least annually about their community service.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Morning Grange #227 Scholarship Fund
The Morning Grange #227 Scholarship Fund will benefit students who are planning to attend a college or vocational school who have attended high school in the Olathe, Gardner, and Spring Hill areas.
Morning Grange #227 members will be exempt from residency requirements. A Grange member is defined as a member of good standing or related to a member in good standing by no more than two generations – grandparent, parent or grandchild.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Ruth Marie Park Scholarship Fund for Advancement in Healthcare
The purpose of the Fund shall be to provide scholarships to non-traditional students who are currently professionals in the healthcare field and pursing advancement or, a non-traditional student who are aspiring to attain credentials for entry into the professional healthcare field. For purposes of the scholarship, a non-traditional student is defined as a person who has been out of high school for at least two years prior to applying for the scholarship.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Stephen and Karen Kohler Clegg Scholarship Fund
The Stephen & Karen Kohler Clegg Scholarship will support 6 scholarships at MCC’s ATSI. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide a student in each of the following areas:
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
St. Florian Scholarship Fund
The scholarship is awarded on an annual basis. Awards are based on community service, academic achievement, as well as need. Applicants with strong connection to public safety and those living in the KCMO metro preferred.
Previous scholarship recipients are welcome to re-apply.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
McGlothlan, Arthur and Anna Scholarship
This fund was established to provide academic scholarships to young men and women attending accredited colleges, universities or graduate schools operated or formed under the auspices of or closely related to some established church.
Our Mission
The Community Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life in Greater Kansas City by increasing charitable giving, educating and connecting donors to community needs they care about, and leading on critical community issues.
Scholarships
We offer hundreds of different scholarships for students in and around Kansas City.
Susan Pepperdine Memorial Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this scholarship is to support students pursuing any type of agriculture degree in a qualifying 4 year institution.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
Harter, Cody Michael Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Cody Michael Harter by The Harter family and the 180th Airlift Squadron Association to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors of St. Joseph, MO High Schools.
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in August.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
Forty and Eight Scholarship
This fund was established by World War I Veterans to provide academic scholarships to individuals obtaining a nursing or medical degree. Forty and eight refers to forty men and eight horses/mules to a French train boxcar during World War I.
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in August.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
FDH Scholarship
This fund was established in honor of FDH by his family to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors of high schools within the 18- county region of The Community Foundation pursuing degrees in Agriculture, Business, or Health Care.
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in equal payments in August and January.
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
Exchange Bank Scholarship
This fund was established by John Nixon to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors of Mound City High School, MO. John is a 1958 graduate of Mound City High School and was one of the original recipients of the Exchange Bank Scholarship. It is his desire to provide scholarships for deserving young people to further their education just as he did
Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
The Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri Inc. was established in 2009 as a 501(c)3 public charity to help donors support their favorite charities while receiving maximum tax advantage.
We serve as a vehicle for charitable giving, helping donors give to the causes they care about. Donor gifts will strengthen nonprofits increasing programs and services.
Connors, Helen L Memorial Scholarship
This fund was established in memory of Jim and Helen Connors by their family to provide academic scholarships to graduating seniors attending public and private schools in St Joseph, MO or Mid-Buchanan High School, majoring in nursing, music, law enforcement or theatre. Jim had many occupations throughout his life including actor, weatherman for KQ2, wresting announcer, but most notably retiring from the St Joseph Police Department as Commander after 33 years. Helen was a CRNA for 40 years and a lifelong musician. She specialized in piano and voice but also played the trombone.
Scholarships will be awarded on an annual basis and disbursed in August.
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 100+ funding opportunities for nonprofits in Missouri, with $11.9M 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.
Missouri nonprofits have access to a vast selection of funding opportunities. Currently, more than 100+ unique grants are available, with a total of $11,945,410 in funding. The median grant award in Missouri is $15,625. Of these opportunities, 38 grants exceed $25,000, with 28 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 30.9% of grant deadlines falling during this quarter. Q2 and Q4 follow behind, accounting for 26.0% and 23.9% of grant deadlines, respectively. However, Q3 is the slowest, with only 19.3% 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.
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