Community Foundation of Ozarks: Welcoming Communities Grant
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +59 more
Up to US $25,000
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks offers the Welcoming Communities Grant to promote inclusion and belonging in its service area. With $120,000 available and individual awards capped at $25,000, this program prioritizes agencies focused on creating a sense of belonging for underserved communities. Applicants should aim to raise awareness of access issues and improve civic participation, ultimately fostering long-term positive changes in community conditions for marginalized groups.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Civic Engagement & Education
Urban Food Security Grants for Missouri Organizations
Missouri Department of Agriculture
State/Local Government
Adair County, Missouri, Andrew County, Missouri +63 more
Up to US $50,000
Nonprofits and other agriculture-related organizations in Wright County, Missouri can receive matching support for urban food security projects, covering up to US $50,000 or 75% of project costs. Missouri Department of Agriculture funds efforts like community gardens, farmers markets, prep kitchens, and learning centers that increase local food production and access for food-insecure residents.
Food Security
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Grants for Wright County History
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Up to US $5,000
With a mission to support Holocaust and genocide education, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides Wright County, Missouri 501(c)(3) organizations and other eligible entities with travel funding to visit designated Holocaust museums. Grants up to US $5,000 reimburse mileage, hotel, and per diem food expenses so participants can educate others in their communities.
History
European History
Museums & Cultural Institutions
Francis Grants
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Francis Grants, established by Catholic Extension, offer funding for significant events in poor mission dioceses, such as the ordination of new Bishops, anniversaries, or papal visits. These grants also support educational endeavors for Bishops. Named in honor of Francis Clement Kelly, Francis Cardinal George OMI, and Pope Francis, the program aims to strengthen the Catholic faith across the U.S. Since 1905, Catholic Extension has invested over $500 million to assist communities in need.
Catholicism
Catholic School Leadership Development Grant
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
The Catholic School Leadership Development Grant Program aims to cultivate and retain promising leaders within the Catholic school system. In partnership with Loyola Marymount University, this initiative offers a graduate-level online Certificate in Catholic School Administration, covering 80% of tuition costs and providing funding for essential travel. The one-year program focuses on mission effectiveness, operational management, and instructional leadership, requiring participants to serve two years in their diocese post-completion, thereby enhancing local educational leadership.
Education - K through 12
Catholicism
Religious / Theological Education
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Support for Wright County Capacity Building
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +60 more
US $15,000 - US $25,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3)s, government entities, school districts, and tax-exempt faith-based organizations in Wright County, Missouri can seek US $15,000 - US $25,000 to strengthen operations and resilience. With a mission to build stronger communities, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides funding for restructuring, contingency planning, evaluations, consulting, and other capacity-building efforts for agencies serving low-income residents facing funding cuts.
Nonprofit Growth & Development
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 Wright County, Missouri and other SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging counties can seek funding for senior services programs, with awards up to US $13,200. With a mission to strengthen local communities, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides competitive grants requiring a follow-up report within six months.
Senior Services
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
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Arts and Culture Program Support Grantmaking Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +25 more
Up to US $90,000
The Arts and Culture Program Support Grant aims to enrich communities through arts funding for nonprofit organizations. Supported by local hotel/motel tax collections, this program offers up to $10,000 per agency, focusing on projects that advance arts advocacy, improve access, and enhance community engagement. Organizations in a 27-county service area are eligible, with emphasis on collaborative and outreach projects, particularly for youth and seniors. Grant recipients must adhere to non-discrimination policies.
Arts / Culture Access & Participation
Youth Involvement in the Arts
Tourism
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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
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
Wright County Workforce Funding via Delta Regional Authority
Delta Regional Authority
Federal Government
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Mississippi +250 more
US $50,000 - US $300,000
Nonprofits and other organizations running workforce training, job readiness, or career preparation programs in Wright County, Missouri can access funding through the Delta Regional Authority. The Delta Workforce Grant Program offers US $50,000 - US $300,000 for initiatives that build local talent pipelines, align workforce and economic development, and strengthen long-term regional competitiveness.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness
Economic Services & Development
Career / College Preparation
Enbridge Grants for Wright County Nonprofits
Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofit and community organizations supporting safety, youth, social services, environmental stewardship, or Indigenous communities in Wright County, Missouri can seek project or program support, typically between US $1,000 - US $10,000. Enbridge supports safe, vibrant, and sustainable communities near its operations through donations, sponsorships, and in-kind contributions in eligible North American communities.
Community / Public Safety
Sustainability
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
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Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation Grants for Wright County Children’s Health
Ozarks Health Advocacy Foundation
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +17 more
Unspecified amount
Wright 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 public charities with a presence in specified southwest Missouri counties and be in good standing on prior grant reports; grants support critical healthcare services for children in the Ozarks area.
Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases
Dental Health
Health & Medicine
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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
Catholic Extension Church Facility Grants in Wright County
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Wright County, Missouri with Extension Diocese status can seek funding to construct, expand, or renovate Catholic churches and related facilities. Grants from Catholic Extension help under-resourced communities build or improve worship, community, program, residential, or temporary spaces, including minor repair and equipment needs, with awards up to US $100,000.
Catholicism
Catholic Extension Grants for Wright County Catholic Ministries
Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Wright County, Missouri Catholic ministries and diocesan offices in designated Extension Dioceses can access funding through Catholic Extension to sustain basic pastoral and administrative services. Grants support salary subsidies for priests, religious and lay leaders, core parish or diocesan administration, and essential operating costs in the most under-resourced communities.
Catholicism
Environmental Education Funding from Community Foundation
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Adair County, Oklahoma, Barry County, Missouri +89 more
Unspecified amount
Schools and nonprofits serving K–12 students in Wright County, Missouri can apply for Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ Explore the Ozarks Fund to support experiential conservation education, including field trips and curriculum. Grants must be matched 1:1 with additional cash raised by the grantee organization, not in-kind support.
Environmental Education
Pet Event Sponsorship Funding from Nestlé Purina
Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
U.S. 501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations hosting cat or dog welfare events can apply for Nestlé Purina’s event sponsorship, which may include monetary support, pet food, litter samples, or giveaway items. Wright County, Missouri nonprofits within 50 miles of a Purina facility may be eligible if their event supports local pet welfare and meets the six-month lead time.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets
Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Unspecified amount
The Charles L. and Dorothy Weaver Memorial Orthodontic Grant offers three scholarships annually for full orthodontic treatment to individuals aged 10 to 30 within the CFO Region. Applicants must demonstrate financial need, have a complete set of permanent teeth, and reside in the southern Missouri Ozarks. Successful candidates must also have reliable transportation to orthodontic appointments and access to ongoing dental care during their treatment. This initiative aims to enhance dental health and quality of life for eligible youth.
Senior Services
Youth Services
Dental Health
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 in Wright County, Missouri needing gear, tools, or training can apply for grants up to Up to US $1,200 to support firefighting and fire prevention. Missouri American Water’s Firefighter Grant Program funds personal protective equipment, communications gear, firefighting tools, water handling equipment, and training materials within its Missouri service territories.
Firefighting & Fire Prevention
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Cremation Grants in Missouri
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +61 more
Up to US $600
County and city governments in Wright County, Missouri and other eligible southern Missouri counties can receive reimbursement for indigent cremation costs through the Indigent Cremation Reimbursement Grant. With a mission to enhance regional quality of life, Community Foundation of the Ozarks provides up to US $600 per case to help cover these expenses.
Economic Services & Development
Family Services
Sparklight Support for Community Development Nonprofits
Sparklight
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more
Unspecified amount
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities and government entities serving Wright County, Missouri can apply for Sparklight’s Charitable Giving Fund to support education, digital literacy, food insecurity, and community development projects. Funding can back special projects, capital campaigns, or capacity-building efforts for organizations in areas where Sparklight and its family of brands do business.
Education
Food Access & Hunger
Community Development & Revitalization
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Specialty Grants: Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Barry County, Missouri, Barton County, Missouri +69 more
Approximately US $500
The Lennie Cloud Fund for the Hearing Impaired, managed by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to improve the lives of hearing-impaired individuals in the Ozarks. This grant will provide $500 to nonprofit agencies that offer essential equipment, programming, or training. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, and faith-based organizations. The fund emphasizes non-discrimination in its practices and supports community grantmaking across central and southern Missouri.
Hearing Impairment Care & Services
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 Wright County, Missouri with a terminal illness can apply for the Senior and Dorinda’s Dream Funds to fulfill end-of-life wishes, often covering travel for final family visits or meaningful activities. Applications must be arranged through the patient’s hospice care provider, and nonprofits assisting hospice patients may help facilitate requests.
Senior Services
Hospice / End of Life Care
Youth Services
Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program
Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Bates County, Missouri +19 more
Unspecified amount
The Vital Farms Local Impact Grantmaking Program, in partnership with the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance the lives of farmers' communities across Missouri. With $125,000 available, the program focuses on projects related to animal welfare, food access, youth education, and agriculture. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) organizations and IRS-approved entities. The initiative emphasizes ethical food practices and community support, ensuring that funds are allocated to projects that foster positive impact in local communities.
Education
Animal Welfare - General
Food Access & Hunger
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Nestlé Purina Grants for Wright County Animal Welfare
Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
501(c)(3) pet welfare organizations in Wright County, Missouri can apply for Nestlé Purina support to advance domestic animal and pet welfare. Funding may cover capacity building, capital improvements, and program or spay/neuter initiatives. Eligible groups must operate within 50 miles of a Purina facility and may only apply once per year.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets