Best History Grants in Missouri

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs can seek support to address social problems, including work that may involve history-related community issues in Missouri. Creag Foundation considers proposals from organizations holding 501(c)(3) status for at least one year; funding is by invitation, starting with a letter of inquiry.

The Global Impact Cash Grants by Cisco Systems Foundation support innovative early-stage solutions aimed at addressing significant social problems. Targeting nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations, these grants focus on four key sectors: crisis response, education, economic empowerment, and climate regeneration. Eligible organizations must demonstrate alignment with these areas, particularly serving underserved communities. The foundation seeks to leverage technology for impactful solutions, ensuring sustainability and community resilience through strategic investments.

Employers seeking to improve workplace safety in Missouri and other eligible states can apply for matching funds to purchase ergonomic, safety, or industrial hygiene equipment. Grants from Missouri Employers Mutual help its active, in-good-standing policyholders access US $500 - US $10,000 to address key injury exposures and enhance employee protection.

The Bank of America Foundation Sponsorship Program aims to enhance economic mobility and social progress in low- and moderate-income communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. This initiative focuses on critical areas such as workforce education, basic needs like food and housing, and community development. The Foundation invested $350 million last year and encourages employee volunteerism and giving, supporting nonprofits in various sectors, including arts, culture, and diversity initiatives.

Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving health, education, family welfare, hunger, homelessness, or the natural environment can seek up to US $25,000 for operations or new projects. Grants from Hulston Family Foundation help community-based organizations in West Central and Southwest Missouri, with priority for Jackson and Greene Counties, which may include history-focused initiatives serving children and families.

The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Missouri

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

• General shooting programs
• Competitive shooting
• Education, training and safety
• Hunting and conservation
• Community outreach
• Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Missouri 501(c)(3) entities, government agencies, and state-recognized nonprofits can seek NRA Foundation grants of US $3,000 - US $5,000 for firearms safety, shooting sports, hunting safety, and related education. Funding can support historical and educational programs on firearms history and marksmanship that serve charitable, educational, or scientific purposes.

The Georgia-Pacific Foundation Grant supports organizations in the Metro Atlanta area, focusing on education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental sustainability. Established in 1958, the foundation prioritizes investments that align with its mission and values, promoting long-term well-being within communities where Georgia-Pacific operates. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities located within 30 miles of GP manufacturing sites.

Nonprofit, civic, educational, and cultural organizations in Missouri can receive up to US $5,000 to support humanities-based projects, programs, and exhibits. Grants from Missouri Humanities Council help Missouri history and humanities groups fund scholar honoraria, interpretive exhibits, public forums, media projects, accessibility costs, and related program expenses with required in-kind or cash match.

Public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits preserving historic Route 66 sites in Missouri can apply for grants of US $2,500 - US $10,000 to support restoration, interpretation, and related preservation activities. Grants from National Trust for Historic Preservation help history-focused organizations fund bricks-and-mortar work, consultant services, education programs, and materials for Route 66–connected historic places.

Nonprofits and educational institutions in Missouri developing Holocaust-related educational or artistic projects can apply for the Rubin and Gloria Feldman Family Educational Institute program from Jewish Federation of St. Louis. Funding supports work that explores Holocaust history, promotes ethical reflection, fosters interfaith dialogue, and combats antisemitism, racism, and other forms of discrimination, including projects with a broader Midwest reach.

Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits with programs improving health and wellness in the greater Kansas City area can seek seed funding for early-stage or innovative initiatives that change individual and community behaviors. Focused on social determinants of health and under-resourced communities, Menorah Heritage Foundation supports transformational projects that remove barriers to self-actualization and build supporting impact data.

With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Missouri 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for basic needs, community vitality, and volunteer-driven programs. U.S.-based organizations focused on hunger relief, housing and homelessness, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts access, and neighborhood or economic development may be eligible, with priority for sites engaging Ameriprise employee or advisor volunteers.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing mental health and substance use disorders can seek behavioral health program funding, including work in Missouri. Grants from Elevance Health Foundation help expand treatment access, support prevention and early intervention, and reduce social isolation, with priority for culturally relevant, whole-person, and scalable initiatives that demonstrate measurable outcomes.

Missouri nonprofits and civic, educational, or cultural organizations planning humanities-based history projects in Missouri can access funding through Missouri Humanities Council’s Major Grants, with awards up to US $15,000. Funding can support speakers, interpretive exhibits, content-rich websites, public forums, teachers’ workshops, and related project costs, with a required in-kind or cash match.

Agricultural education programs serving students and young producers in Missouri and other CHS trade-area states can apply for funding to teach the agricultural cooperative business model through education, professional development, and hands-on experience. Grants from CHS Foundation help initiatives with national or state reach that use innovative approaches, technology, and measurable outcomes for program-related costs.

Missouri and Kansas 501(c)(3) performing arts organizations presenting public music performances can apply for the Martha Lee Cain Tranby Music Enrichment Fund, with awards up to US $5,000 for projects or operating support. Groups with history-related programming that includes a strong live music component may be eligible if the grant specifically supports the performance aspect.

Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Jewish community and providing health, social services, or community programs can apply for grants from Menorah Heritage Foundation. Funding supports physical and mental health initiatives, Jewish education and engagement, and limited core operating support for organizations active in the greater Kansas City metropolitan area, including Missouri counties.

Nonprofit human and social service organizations providing emergency assistance, shelter, safety-net health care, and youth services in the greater Kansas City metro area can receive unrestricted operating support, including up to US $10,000, for core expenses. With a mission to strengthen compassionate, effective agencies, Menorah Heritage Foundation provides flexible funding that may benefit Missouri groups serving local communities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations running food-as-medicine or nutrition programs that improve clinical outcomes or expand access to healthy food, including in Missouri, may be eligible for Elevance Health Foundation support. Elevance Health Foundation prioritizes scalable, culturally relevant interventions addressing diet-related conditions and food insecurity, with grants supporting implementation, measurement, evaluation, and reporting over 1–3 years across the U.S.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Missouri communities where Ameren has a business presence can apply for Ameren’s community grant program; awards support local programs and events that enhance quality of life. History-focused organizations may be eligible when their educational or community development projects benefit these Missouri communities.

The Mutual of America Foundation Community Partnership Award honors exemplary nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that foster collaborative partnerships across sectors. Annually, a national competition showcases numerous organizations demonstrating impactful community partnerships. Six organizations receive recognition, including the Thomas J. Moran Award, which offers $100,000, and the Frances R. Hesselbein Award, granting $75,000. Since 1996, the award has acknowledged 262 partnerships, emphasizing Mutual of America's commitment to societal improvement through collaboration.

With a mission to support older adults aging in community, nonprofits in the greater Kansas City metro area can receive up to US $15,000 for senior services such as social engagement, home repairs, healthy food access, and learning opportunities. Missouri organizations in Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte Counties may benefit, including history-focused programs serving local seniors.

Nonprofit and public interest organizations in the Missouri Ozarks can apply for up to US $10,000 to support conservation of natural and cultural resources through the L-A-D Foundation Grant Program. Administered by Community Foundation of the Ozarks, funding can support environmental education, grassroots organizing, start-up costs, capital needs, seed money, and workshops in the 12 eligible counties.

Charitable organizations in Missouri serving abused or neglected children, low-income residents, Episcopal ministries, arts and culture in St. Louis, animal welfare, or people with illness or disabilities can apply for Woods Foundation grants. Funding may support special projects, capital campaigns, challenge or matching grants, or general operations, and history-focused nonprofits in Missouri may be eligible when their work aligns with these priorities.

Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Kansas City, Missouri residents can seek support for community services, including seniors, children’s care and health, disability support, education, and Christian youth programs. Focused on charitable work, Ina Calkins Board invites Missouri organizations whose programs match these priorities to apply for annual grant distributions from its charitable trust.