From the 1930’s to the Civil Rights movement to Black Lives Matter, Missouri has always confronted conflict and injustice with inspiring social activism. It’s no surprise then that the “Show-Me” state has a flourishing nonprofit sector, which plays a large role in the social and economic vitality of its communities. However, it’s widely known that Missouri’s nonprofit sector doesn’t get the credit it fully deserves.
So whether you’re from St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield or anywhere in between, it’s important to know that nonprofit funding resources are available. Interested in learning how to win grants in Missouri? We suggest starting with the following steps.
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The first step is to do your research on Missouri funding sources! All Missouri nonprofit funding is different, so it’s important to not only identify what resources are available, but also which nonprofit grants your organization is qualified for. The second step is learning how to write a nonprofit grant proposal. In need of a Missouri grant proposal course? Look no further than the Grantsmanship Center, as we offer our nonprofit grant proposal writing workshops regularly throughout the state. The third step is making sure you learn the basics of grants management, as knowing how to manage a grant is equally as important as obtaining grant funding for your nonprofit.
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Use these free resources to find funders in the State of Missouri
Top Giving Foundations in Missouri
Community Foundations in Missouri
Corporate Giving Programs in Missouri
Missouri State Home Page
Missouri’s nonprofit sector is a crucial part of the state’s economy, so it’s important for organizations to have access to a diverse range of funding sources. If you’re interested in how to win nonprofit grants in Missouri, you’re in the right place! It doesn’t matter if you’re from Jefferson City, Columbia, Independence, or another MO locale- we’re here to connect you with Missouri nonprofit funding resources.
If you’re looking for government grants or federal nonprofit funding, try using Missouri’s Legislator Lookup Tool to find your elected official’s website. Once there, you’ll find information about government nonprofit grants available to Missouri organizations. An invaluable wealth of knowledge is available through the Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership, which offers information, support, and programming to nonprofits in Missouri and nationwide.
If you are interested in foundation grants you’re in luck, as Missouri is home to many fantastic foundations offering grants for community projects and funding for local 501(c)(3)s. A clear leader in the Missouri nonprofit funding scene is the Missouri Foundation for Health, whose commitment to funding Missourian health-focused nonprofits has fostered innovative community change. Below is a list of Missouri grant resources- please note that this list is not comprehensive nor complete. Do you know of a resource we may have missed? Let us know!
General Missouri Resources
- Josh Hawley, US Senator for Missouri
- Missouri Foundations on the web
- Missouri Community Action Network
- Missouri Foundation for Health
- Community Foundation of Northwest Missouri
- Community Foundation of the Ozarks
- State of Missouri Community Resources
Kansas City Grant Resources
- Midwest Center for Nonprofit Leadership
- Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
- Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation
- Kansas City BBB Charity Accreditation Program
Central Missouri Grant Resources
- The Center Project (only LGBTQ+ center in area)
- Community Foundation of Central Missouri
- Missouri State University Service-Learning
St. Louis Grant Resources
- International Institute of St. Louis
- St. Louis Community Foundation
- Women’s Foundation of Greater St. Louis
- St. Louis Regional Chamber of Commerce
- St. Louis University School of Law Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinics
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Click here for a partial list of archived training in Missouri
Feb 26 - Mar 2, 2018, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
Oct 4 - Oct 5, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Springfield
Oct 2 - Oct 3, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Columbia
Sept 21 - Sept 22, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Sept 19 - Sept 20, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Sept 13 - Sept 14, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Sept 11 - Sept 12, 2017, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Mar 20 - Mar 24, 2017, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
Dec 5 - Dec 6, 2016, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Rolla
Nov 16 - Nov 17, 2016, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Nov 14 - Nov 15, 2016, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Oct 19 - Oct 20, 2016, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Cape Girardeau
Oct 17 - Oct 18, 2016, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Mar 14 - 18, 2016, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
May 5 - 6, 2015, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, St. Louis
Jun 8 - 9, 2015, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Columbia
Jun 10 - 11, 2015, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Kirksville
Jul 20 -21, 2015, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Poplar Bluff
Jul 23 - 24, 2015, Designing Programs to Achieve Results, Springfield
Apr 7 - Apr 11, 2014, Grantsmanship Training Program, Nevada
Mar 18 - Mar 22, 2013, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
Oct 3 - Oct 4, 2013, Essential Grant Skills, Kansas City
March 3, 2011, Essential Grant Skills, St. Louis
January 4, 2010, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
2009: The Grantsmanship Center training in Missouri
January 5, 2009, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
2008: The Grantsmanship Center training in Missouri
January 28, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
June 2, 2008, Grantsmanship Training Program, Columbia
January 22, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
May 21, 2007, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
2006: The Grantsmanship Center training in Missouri
January 9, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
August 28, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
October 30, 2006, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Peters
April 25, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
August 1, 2005, Grantsmanship Training Program, Columbia
October 3, 2005, New Business Ventures, Kansas City
March 22, 2004, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
February 10, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
April 21, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
November 3, 2003, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
March 11, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
April 22, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
October 14, 2002, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
March 26, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
October 15, 2001, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
January 3, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Joseph
March 27, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, Kansas City
April 24, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
May 8, 2000, Grantsmanship Training Program, St. Louis
August 14, 2000, Grant Proposal Workshop, Jefferson City
