Funding for Programs that Build Stronger Communities in Missouri (USA)
GrantID: 74508
Grant Funding Amount Low: $5,000
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $25,000
Summary
This grant offers one-year funding to support capacity-building efforts for mission-driven nonprofit organizations in a defined region of the Midwest (including parts of Missouri and Illinois). It’s specifically geared toward nonprofits—not businesses or individuals—that are looking to strengthen their internal operations to serve their communities more effectively.
Eligible organizations typically have annual budgets between roughly $75,000 and $5 million, have at least one year of prior funding from the same or a similar charitable source, and commit to supporting vulnerable populations—such as older adults, immigrants, rural communities, survivors of exploitation, or advocacy-focused coalitions.
The funds are “pass-through”—organizations receive them and pay an external consultant or trainer. Eligible uses include strategic planning; financial, programmatic, or evaluation system improvements; communications, marketing, and technology (but not hardware); leadership and succession planning; board development; partnerships or mergers; and executive coaching.
Award amounts may range from around $5,000 up to approximately $25,000 (with some variation reported in different years), and the grant generally runs for 12 months. Some applicants may combine this with another responsive grant, as long as the total request doesn’t exceed about $50,000 in a single year.
Applications are accepted twice annually, with deadlines in early February and early August. Both rounds fund work over a 12-month period aligned to spring or fall cycles.
In essence, if you represent a nonprofit in the region seeking to boost organizational strength—via thoughtful planning, governance, communications, or leadership—and you meet the basic eligibility criteria, this opportunity can provide meaningful support to deepen your impact.
If you are located in Missouri and working in the area of Community/Economic Development, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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