Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +60 more
US $15,000 - US $25,000
The Coover Regional Resiliency Grant Program, a collaboration between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks and The Commerce Trust Company, aims to support nonprofit organizations and agencies serving low-income individuals facing financial challenges due to reduced federal or state funding. This program addresses critical social issues such as poverty and housing instability by providing funding for various projects, including organizational restructuring and capacity-building efforts, ensuring the long-term viability of these essential services.
Nonprofit Growth & Development
Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic Extension's Enhancing Pastoral and Social Ministry Grants aim to empower the church to broaden its outreach and foster societal transformation through targeted pastoral and social initiatives. This program supports specific elements of the church's ministerial efforts, including funding for catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, and social outreach for vulnerable populations. By investing in these areas, Catholic Extension seeks to enhance the church's role in communities, especially following disasters.
Catholicism
Family Services
Homelessness Services
+3 more
Building Capacity Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Capacity Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the financial and operational capabilities of dioceses. This initiative focuses on funding projects that promote efficiency, financial stability, and effective fiscal management, ultimately fostering a self-sustaining community. Eligible programs include fundraising development initiatives and operational assessments, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently while supporting professional development for church leadership. This grant empowers dioceses to strengthen their foundations for future growth.
Catholicism
Holocaust Education Grantmaking Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Up to US $3,000
The Holocaust Education Grantmaking Program, facilitated by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, supports educators and leaders in visiting the St. Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum or the United States Holocaust Museum. The grant covers travel expenses, encouraging learning to educate others about the Holocaust and other genocides. Eligible applicants include IRS-approved organizations, ensuring no discrimination in awards. Applications are accepted until May 1, 2026, in various counties throughout Missouri.
History
European History
Museums & Cultural Institutions
Engaging Young Catholics Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Engaging Young Catholics Grants aim to support ministries that provide faith formation to children, teens, young adults, and families. By focusing on the pastoral needs of young Catholics, the program enhances community vibrancy and fosters new leadership within the church. Catholic Extension prioritizes operational support and seed funding for initiatives that develop youth and young adult ministries, ensuring that dioceses can effectively reach and engage younger generations in their faith.
Catholicism
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grants for Workforce Preparation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Christian County, Missouri, Dallas County, Missouri +3 more
Up to US $250
Polk County, Missouri hospitality workers needing help with basic living or reemployment expenses can access funding through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks Mother’s Industry Support Fund. Individuals in the Springfield Metro hospitality industry affected by COVID-19 or disaster-related workplace closures may receive up to US $250, paid directly to relevant bills or invoices.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program
Missouri Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Adair County, Missouri, Andrew County, Missouri +63 more
Up to US $50,000
The Food Insecure Urban Agriculture Matching Grant Program aims to alleviate food insecurity in urban areas by funding projects that enhance food production and accessibility. Grants cover up to 75% of project costs, with a maximum of $50,000. Eligible applicants include individuals and organizations in designated urban areas of Missouri. The program supports initiatives like community gardens and farmers markets, fostering local economic growth and sustainable agricultural practices. This initiative is vital for improving food availability in underserved communities.
Food Security
Environmental Education Funding from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Barry County, Missouri +89 more
Unspecified amount
K-12 schools and education-focused nonprofits in Polk County, Missouri can apply for Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ Explore the Ozarks Fund to support experiential conservation education, including field trips and curriculum development. Grants require a 1:1 cash match from the grantee organization, with funding decisions made on a rolling basis.
Environmental Education
Missouri American Water Support for Firefighting
Missouri American Water
Corporate
Andrew County, Missouri, Atchison County, Missouri +53 more
Up to US $1,000
Uniformed professional and volunteer fire departments needing gear, equipment, or training in Polk County, Missouri and other Missouri American Water service areas can seek funding for firefighting needs. Missouri American Water supports personal protective gear, communications equipment, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, and training activities with grants up to US $1,200.
Firefighting & Fire Prevention
Building Leaders Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Leaders Grants by Catholic Extension aim to enhance the recruitment, education, and ongoing formation of church leaders. This initiative provides critical funding for the professional development of both ordained and lay leaders in mission dioceses. By fostering partnerships with various organizations, it addresses the need for trained ministers and supports various funding areas, including seminarian sponsorship and diaconate formation, ensuring a robust future for church leadership.
Catholicism
Polk County Nursing Scholarship Funding via Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Greene County, Missouri, Polk County, Missouri
Up to US $2,000
Undergraduate nursing students at Cox College of Nursing or the College of Health Professions at Southwest Baptist University can receive up to US $2,000 to support their education in Polk County, Missouri. Community Foundation of the Ozarks awards this scholarship based on financial need, a personal essay, and a letter of recommendation.
Education - Higher Education
Nursing
Career / College Preparation
Building Foundation Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Building Foundation Grants by Catholic Extension aim to support essential pastoral and administrative functions in under-resourced communities. These grants provide salary subsidies and operational funding to ordained, religious, and lay ministers, ensuring access to Catholic services. Prioritizing areas with significant financial need, this initiative seeks to sustain the church's presence where it is most critical, enabling continued ministry and outreach for those who may otherwise be underserved.
Catholicism
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation Grants for Polk County Children’s Health
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +17 more
Unspecified amount
Polk County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing children’s physical, mental, or dental health needs can access funding through Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation. Eligible organizations must be based in one of the designated southwest Missouri counties and free of delinquent reports, with concept letters due in March for summer awards and September for winter awards.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases
Dental Health
Health & Medicine
+1 more
Grants to Help Build & Finance Churches: Major & Minor Funding Requests
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic Extension provides essential funding to support the construction, expansion, or renovation of churches and community facilities. This initiative aims to meet the facility needs of under-resourced Catholic dioceses across the U.S. By focusing on active projects, Catholic Extension ensures that communities can enhance their worship spaces and support local ministries, ultimately fostering a stronger church community. Funding is available for both minor and major requests, with an emphasis on urgent needs and robust funding strategies.
Catholicism
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Hospice Grants
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Unspecified amount
Adults in hospice care in Polk County, Missouri and surrounding eligible Missouri counties can apply for Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds to fulfill end-of-life wishes. Funding supports airline travel for loved ones or other meaningful activities, with applications submitted through the patient’s hospice care provider on a rolling basis.
Senior Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
Youth Services
Polk County Hearing Services Funding via Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +69 more
Approximately US $500
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based organizations in Polk County, Missouri can seek approximately US $500 to support equipment, programming, or training for hearing-impaired individuals. With a mission to enhance regional quality of life, Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers this Lennie Cloud Fund opportunity across its central and southern Missouri service area.
Hearing Impairment Care & Services
Polk County Nonprofit Funding via Sedora Foundation
Stephen & Helen G Sedora Charitable Trust
Corporate
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +14 more
Unspecified amount
Sedora Foundation provides Polk County, Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits with approximately US $15,000 in flexible annual funding for charitable work. Organizations serving communities in Southwest Missouri, including Polk County, may apply for unrestricted support across all fields of work through the Stephen & Helen G Sedora Charitable Trust.
All fields of work
Dental Health Funding from Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Unspecified amount
Youth and young adults needing full orthodontic treatment in Polk County, Missouri and the broader southern Missouri Ozarks region can receive scholarships covering services through this program. Focused on dental health, Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers three annual awards for applicants aged 10–30 who demonstrate financial need and can travel to Springfield-area orthodontists.
Senior Services
Youth Services
Dental Health
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Amputees
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Christian County, Missouri +8 more
US $150
Individuals with limb amputation in Polk County, Missouri and surrounding Southwest Missouri counties can apply for the L.E.A.H. (Lending Every Amputee Hope) Grant, offering US $150 per year for medical or DME supplies and prosthetic-related items. Administered by Community Foundation of the Ozarks, awards are based on verified current or ongoing amputation-related need.
Patient Care & Services
Hospital Care
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grants for Polk County Arts
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +25 more
Up to US $90,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based groups with a primary arts mission in Polk County, Missouri can seek program support for arts events, classes, outreach, and collaborations. Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers up to US $90,000 total for projects advancing arts access, education, tourism, and engagement across its 27-county service area.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Youth Involvement in the Arts
Tourism
+2 more
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Senior Services
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Christian County, Missouri +15 more
Up to US $13,200
Senior centers that are 501(c)(3) organizations in the SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging region, including Polk County, Missouri, can apply for up to US $13,200 to support their services. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides this funding for eligible senior service nonprofits operating in the listed Missouri counties.
Senior Services
Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund
Sparklight
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more
Unspecified amount
The Sparklight/Cable One Charitable Giving Fund supports local nonprofits and organizations focused on education, food insecurity, and community development. They prioritize impactful partnerships that strengthen communities. The fund welcomes various funding requests, including special projects and capital campaigns, while adhering to specific eligibility requirements such as tax-exempt status. However, they do not fund basic operating expenses, loans, or religious organizations for general support, ensuring that their contributions foster meaningful community growth.
Education
Food Access & Hunger
Community Development & Revitalization
+2 more
Veterans Services Funding from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Christian County, Missouri, Dallas County, Missouri +5 more
US $2,200
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based groups in Polk County, Missouri can receive funding for equipment, programming, or training that supports wounded war veterans. Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers US $2,200 to one Southwest Missouri agency through its Wounded War Veterans Grant Program in summer 2026.
Military & Veterans Services
PLTW Launch - Program Expansion (John Deere)
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +143 more
US $5,000
The PLTW Launch - Program Expansion grant, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved communities. This initiative supports schools in expanding their PLTW programs and includes training for teachers and resources for students. Priority is given to schools near John Deere facilities that demonstrate need and a commitment to student participation in STEM activities. The project aligns with the foundation's goal to impact one million youth by 2030.
STEM / STEAM Education
Teacher Development & Training
PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (John Deere)
Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +143 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway program expansion, funded by the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access to STEM education for underserved students in John Deere communities. With a commitment to support 1 million youth by 2030, this initiative provides grants to schools seeking to expand their existing PLTW programs. Eligible schools must be within proximity of John Deere facilities and demonstrate a significant enrollment of students participating in free and reduced lunch programs, ensuring equitable educational opportunities.
STEM / STEAM Education
Teacher Development & Training
PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (John Deere)
Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Aiken County, South Carolina, Alamance County, North Carolina +143 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Computer Science program, in collaboration with the John Deere Foundation, aims to enhance access and participation in STEM for underserved students in John Deere home communities. This initiative focuses on expanding existing Computer Science programs in schools, ensuring equitable educational opportunities, and developing critical skills through real-world challenges. The partnership is part of a commitment to support 1 million underrepresented youth by 2030, fostering inclusivity in education.
Computer Science & Engineering
Teacher Development & Training