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2025–26 Competitive Grant Programs is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). 2025-26 Competitive Grant Programs is a grant from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) that funds nonprofit, municipal, educational, and faith-based organizations across central and southern Missouri. The CFO's annual competitive grant programs are supported by a $5.
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New CFO grant programs now open for application - Community Foundation of the Ozarks CFO opens 2025–26 competitive grant programs New Rapid Response program now open; Everyone Outdoors program expands regionwide The first grant rounds from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks for 2025–26 are now open. The CFO’s annual competitive grant programs are supported by a $5.
4 million grantmaking budget — the largest in the foundation’s history. More grant programs will open throughout the year for eligible nonprofit, municipal, educational and faith-based organizations across central and southern Missouri. The CFO’s competitive grant programs are made possible by donors who make gifts that are unrestricted or focus on a general field of interest such as youth, health or education.
The CFO also administers grant programs on behalf of funders like the Jeannette L. Musgrave Foundation and U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, the Louis L. and Julia Dorothy Coover Charitable Foundation and Commerce Trust, and the L-A-D Foundation.
Rapid Response (Springfield and regional): New for 2025 — $80,000 for nonprofits that lose government funding, are affected by disaster, or require time-sensitive funding for innovation or collaboration. Applications for up to $3,000 will be reviewed and awarded through June 4, 2026, or until funds are fully spent.
Welcoming Communities (Springfield and regional): $120,000 for projects that improve the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented residents. Closes Oct. 2.
Inclusion & Belonging (Springfield and regional): $50,000 for smaller grant requests to create equitable participation and engagement in local communities. Applications reviewed and awarded through May 4, 2026, or until funds are fully spent. L-A-D Foundation (regional): $55,000 for projects that conserve the natural and cultural resources of the Ozarks in the L-A-D Foundation’s 12-county service area.
Closes Aug. 29. Holocaust Education (Springfield and regional): $5,000 for educators, clergy and other community leaders to visit the Holocaust Museum in St.
Louis or the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D. C. Applications reviewed and awarded through May 1, 2026, or until funds are fully spent.
Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life (Springfield/Greene County): $120,000 for projects that address priorities identified in the Community Focus Report for Springfield & Greene County. Opens Aug. 4.
Coover Regional (regional) : $250,000 for transformative projects in rural communities, in partnership with the Coover Charitable Foundation. Opens Sept. 4.
Everyone Outdoors (Springfield and regional): $120,000 for projects that connect community members with nature and outdoor recreation. Opens Oct. 1.
Musgrave Multi-Year Impact , with the Musgrave Foundation Arts & Culture , with Springfield Regional Arts Council and the Musgrave Foundation Coover Regional/Rural Schools Partnership , with the Coover Charitable Foundation Various field-of-interest programs In addition to these programs, the CFO’s regional affiliate foundations provide grantmaking programs throughout the year for their respective communities across central and southern Missouri.
CFO, Coover Foundation grant $500,000 for resiliency in rural communities CFO honors affiliate foundations, leaders with 2026 awards CFO grants $27,350 in Inclusion & Belonging, Rapid Response programs Support our mission by becoming a donor today.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit, municipal, educational, and faith-based organizations in central and southern Missouri. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
2025–26 Competitive Grant Programs is funded by Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Missouri. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.