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CFO grants $27,350 in Inclusion & Belonging, Rapid Response programs - Community Foundation of the Ozarks CFO grants $27,350 in Inclusion & Belonging, Rapid Response programs Grants support community engagement and emergent needs The Community Foundation of the Ozarks has selected the third round of grant recipients of its Inclusion & Belonging and Rapid Response programs for the 2025–26 grant cycle.
The Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program supports small grant requests to ensure inclusive participation and engagement in local communities. The six recipients, receiving a total of $ 13,850 , are: Barnabas Foundation Inc: $3,000 to support scholarships for children with disabilities from low-income families in southwest Missouri to attend Camp Barnabas.
Cape Girardeau Public Schools Foundation: $3,000 to support a guest artist who will teach high school English language learners about diverse art projects. Haven House Inc.: $1,000 to support “Shared Voices, Shared Community,” which will empower survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking in southern Missouri by reducing barriers to community engagement.
Springfield Public Schools: $850 to support Mercy Business Associated Student Education students through inclusive community engagement, empowering them with special needs to participate fully while fostering a sense of belonging. Springfield Sister Cities Association: $3,000 to promote cultural inclusion and understanding by showcasing Japanese musical traditions to diverse audiences through free performances.
Why Not Mindset: $3,000 to support a reentry navigation and belonging pilot program in Springfield that provides formerly incarcerated individuals with peer support, transportation assistance and community-based connection during the first 90 days after their release.
The Rapid Response Grant Program supports nonprofits that lose government funding, are affected by disaster, or require time-sensitive funding for innovation or collaboration. The seven recipients, receiving a total of $13,500, are: Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield: $1,000 to purchase instructional materials and academic program supplies for academic coordinators across its locations.
Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging: $3,000 to prepare shelf-stable meals for homebound clients in its 19-county service area. City of Walker: $3,000 to purchase and install a new storm siren. The Eaglesnest: $1,000 to stabilize and expand access to its “From Crisis to Stability” initiative in Greene County.
National Avenue Christian Church: $1,000 to support its participation in Springfield’s crisis cold weather shelter program in January. The Samaritan Center: $1,500 to provide snacks for school-aged children in Henry County. Webster County Victim Assistance Program : $3,000 to support unexpected rental fees from March to June at its second shelter.
While the Inclusion & Belonging program is closed for application, the Rapid Response program will remain open through June 4 or until funds are exhausted. To learn more about the CFO’s grant application process, visit cfozarks. org/applyforgrants .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Springfield and the regional Ozarks area that have lost government funding, been affected by disaster, or require time-sensitive funding for innovation or collaboration. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Rapid Response (Community Foundation of the Ozarks) is funded by Community Foundation of the Ozarks. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Welcoming Communities Grant Program is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Ozarks. This program supports projects that improve the quality of life for underserved and underrepresented residents in Springfield and the surrounding regional area. Agencies focusing on creating a sense of belonging as their primary goal will be prioritized for funding.
Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Ozarks. This program supports small grant requests to ensure inclusive participation and engagement in local communities. Past recipients have included organizations supporting adaptive and sensory-friendly learning tools and sensory bags for individuals with autism and sensory, developmental, or emotional needs. The grant cycle reopens annually in July.