Community Grants (Missouri)

Community Grants (Missouri) is sponsored by Truman Heartland Community Foundation. The Truman Heartland Community Foundation offers community grants across various focus areas including arts & culture, health, and human services in Missouri. Adult ESL programs could potentially be funded under human services or education initiatives.

Competitive Grants Program – Truman Heartland Community Foundation Competitive Grants Program Improving Lives Through our Competitive Grants Program grant writing instructions Our Competitive Grants Program Serves Nonprofits Across the Eastern Jackson County Region and Beyond Each year, Truman Heartland Community Foundation awards grants to nonprofits serving Eastern Jackson County, suburban Jackson County, and Cass County.

Our competitive grants are made possible primarily by funds set up by donor bequests and wills. THCF invests in nonprofit organizations that strive to improve the lives of people living, working, and going to school in these communities.

2025 Competitive Grant Impact Making a Measurable Difference Two Competitive Grant Programs We Offer Two Competitive Grant Programs Use this page to understand which program is the right fit for your organization, then head to that program’s page to apply. Eligible applicants may apply for only one grant per year — either the Community Grants Program or the Jelley Family Foundation Grant.

Community Grants Jelley Family Foundation Focus Arts, culture, health, human and social services, community betterment, adult education, wildlife conservation, and historic preservation Children’s education, early childhood through post-secondary Typical award $5,000–$7,000 (max $10,000) $5,000–$8,000 (max $10,000) Total available ~$370,000 annually ~$143,000 annually Application due 4th Monday in March 2nd Monday in March 2027 deadline March 22, 2027 March 8, 2027 Notifications Early October Early July Awards distributed November Grants Luncheon November Grants Luncheon Past Recipients → About Dr. Carl Jelley → Grant Writing Instructions Eligible applicants may apply for ONLY ONE grant, either through Community Grants OR the Jelley Family Foundation Grants.

Shared Eligibility Criteria All applicants for both programs must meet the following criteria: Who can apply Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, unit of local government, or public education institution , and must serve residents of Eastern Jackson County (east of I-435), suburban Jackson County (outside KC metro), or Cass County. Here is a helpful zip code map to determine if your service area qualifies.

Apply to only one program per year You may apply to only one grant program per year — Community Grants OR Jelley, not both. The 3-year rule Grants are funded for up to three consecutive years; after three consecutive awards, organizations must sit out one year before reapplying. Complete applications only Incomplete applications will be disqualified; double-check all attachments before submitting.

Final reports for current grantees End-of-year final reports must be turned in for grantees currently in a cycle. For example, for awards granted during the 2025 cycle, final reports must be submitted by Dec 29, 2026. Late reports may have a significant impact on your 2027 application.

Must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, unit of local government, or public education institution , and must serve: Residents of Eastern Jackson County (east of I-435) or Suburban Jackson County (outside KC Metro) Here is a helpful zip code map to determine if your service area qualifies. Grant Writing Instructions First Week of January 2027 — Applications Open Grant applications for the 2026 cycle become available.

Login to Grants Portal February 2027 — Free Grants Workshop Free Grants Workshop at Midwest Public Health in Independence, MO. Mon, March 8, 2027 — Jelley Family Foundation Due Jelley Family Foundation applications due (2nd Monday). Mon, March 22, 2027 — Community Grants Due Community Grants applications due (4th Monday).

Early July 2027 — Jelley Award Notifications Jelley Family Foundation award decisions are announced. Early October 2027 — Community Grants Notifications Community Grants award decisions are announced. November 2027 — Grant Checks Distributed Awards are distributed at the Annual Grants Luncheon.

Tue, Dec 29, 2027 — Final Reports Due (2026 Cycle) Final reports from 2025 cycle awards must be submitted through the Grants Portal. Attend Our Free Grants Workshop Gain important insights on our grants dashboard, eligibility, and evaluation processes. Join us annually at our Grants Workshop, and learn how to make your application stand out.

One representative per nonprofit. Registration coming soon. Diana Castillo is Here to Help Vice President of Community Impact [email protected] (816) 912-4184