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Grants Management - St. Louis Community Foundation The St. Louis Community Foundation provides grants management and administrative support for private and family foundations.
We assist foundation trustees with their grantmaking decisions in an effort to help them fund creative and sustainable programs. We provide assistance to nonprofits in navigating the diverse funding structures of our clients and provide the foundations with information about the nonprofit landscape as a whole, as well as their particular area of interest. Each foundation has its own set of funding criteria and submission deadlines.
In order to be considered for a grant, we recommend that nonprofit organizations review the list below and reach out to the St. Louis Community Foundation staff to learn more about each funder’s priorities and process. Click here to apply for a grant (Grant Portal) The Charless Foundation The Charless Foundation is seeking nonprofit partners who work with economically insecure seniors in South St.
Louis City. In 2025, the Charless Foundation is concentrating funding on assisting older adults through home repairs, modifications, weatherization, and preservation. Charless Foundation will also provide some funding for food banks and food pantries, limited to $10,000 per distribution site.
The Charless Foundation is not currently accepting proposals. Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust The Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust (EPHT) is dedicated to providing access to health care for underserved communities. EPHT’s mission grew out of a commitment to a healthcare ministry and is stewarded by volunteer leadership from both the Episcopal and Presbyterian faiths.
EPHT is committed to centering access to health care by addressing barriers, navigating systems of care, and supporting person-centric medical services. Funding supports primary care, chronic disease, and mental health services across the spectrum of care. Learn more about EPHT’s funding priorities and process for awarding grants at www.
epht. org . Please always consult the EPHT website for information, updates, and current deadlines.
You can reach the St. Louis Community Foundation team at grants@stlgives. org with any questions.
The Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust is now accepting applications through the St. Louis Community Foundation grants portal . For more information and to access the 2026 Funding Guide , visit EPHT.
org . Gateway Regional Environment Fund The purpose of the Gateway Regional Environment Fund (“GREF”) is to support projects in the St. Louis metro area that advance community efforts to reduce the region’s carbon footprint.
Greenhouse gases are global and, though their effects may not be felt directly, greenhouse gases do and will continue to negatively impact the St. Louis region. The GREF is a component fund of the St.
Louis Community Foundation. The Gateway Regional Environment Fund is accepting proposals until March 9, 2026 at 3pm. Proposals can be submitted through the St.
Louis Community Foundation grants portal . See the full request for proposals here . Pettus Foundation The Pettus Foundation is the philanthropic legacy of Mr. James T.
Pettus of International Shoe Company and his son, James T. Pettus, Jr. Core to the Pettus Foundation’s giving is Mr. Pettus’s desire “ to enable people who might not have opportunities to have opportunities, ” thus the Pettus Foundation prioritizes programs which create self-reliance, independence, and citizen productivity. The St.
Louis Community Foundation has the honor and privilege of working with the Trustees of the Pettus Foundation to continue to ensure that the philanthropic wishes of Mr. Pettus live on in the St. Louis Region. The Foundation’s giving occurs in three ways: Through a competitive grant process in St.
Louis, where Mr. Pettus, Jr. was born and went to school To pre-selected organizations in Hawaii, where Mr. Pettus Jr. lived in his later years Each of the seven children of James T. Pettus Jr. (family advisors) has an allocated amount to give to charities of their choice The Trustees for the Pettus Foundation are: William Pettus, Family Trustee The Northern Trust Company, Corporate Trustee St. Louis Guidelines and Processes In St.
Louis, the Pettus Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations working in the following areas: Direct job, technical, and career training Soft skills necessary for success Preparation for the work force including soft skills Preparation for life after high school including higher education, technical school, military, or apprenticeship programs Early childhood education K – 12 public schools with a focus on the middle school years Note: public charter schools are not a focus of the Foundation Please note the following: Understanding how significant a robust early education platform is for putting children on an excellent educational and social trajectory, the Trustees are interested in programs that impact many preschools through teacher training and innovative curriculum design.
The Trustees believe that there are many paths to job and career success. Funding interests include human services organizations and K-12 schools that are providing direct job training, STEM-related projects, technical training, or “soft skills” development needed to obtain and hold a job.
The Trustees require evidence of stable, effective governance, solid financials, and multiple funders for programs and projects the Foundation supports. The Pettus Foundation typically funds direct services and small capital improvement. The Foundation does not fund advocacy, research programs, or systems-level initiatives.
The Pettus Foundation does not consider grant applications requesting funds for computer technology. The Pettus Foundation’s typical grant range is from $5,000 to $25,000. The trustees particularly favor applications that demonstrate multiple funding partners and match or challenge grant opportunities.
The trustees seek to leverage the Foundation’s assets to strengthen Saint Louis non-profits working toward the Foundation’s goals. Pettus Foundation will accept applications on an invitation-only basis twice a year. Inquiries into funding may be made through the St.
Louis Community Foundation. If deemed a potential fit for funding, the St. Louis Community Foundation will request a letter of intent which, upon review may lead to a Trustee site visit.
The final step in the application process is to submit a customized version of the Missouri Common Grant Application 2. 0. Hawaii Guidelines and Process In the past decade, Hawaii grants have tended to favor: early childhood education, literacy, job training, homelessness, hunger, and programs increasing the independence and the self-sufficiency of citizens.
Hawaii gives to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications for grants. Click here to review a listing of recent Hawaii grants. Questions related to Hawaii grants can be referred to: Pettus Foundation Trustee 733 Bishop Street, Suite 1275 Organizations interested in pursuing funding from the Pettus Foundation should contact grants@stlgives.
org. Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund At the Spirit of St.
Louis Women’s Fund (SOS), we pool our resources, invest as a group, and award grants to smaller St. Louis-area nonprofits. By investing collectively, we achieve greater impact.
We are a diverse group of women from nearly every corner of the St. Louis region. Since our founding in 2006, SOS has been a quiet but mighty force for change, delivering over $3.
4 million in focused and informed grants to more than 106 small nonprofits throughout the community. SOS operates on a 2 year grant cycle. The next opportunity to submit an LOI is May 2026.
For additional information on the Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund, visit their website. Berges Family Foundation For the past several years, the Berges Family Foundation has maintained a formal partnership with the St.
Louis Community Foundation. As of December 31, 2023, this formal partnership will come to a close. For information about the Berges Family Foundation, please go to their website or contact Kelly Pollock, CEO, at kelly@bergesfamilyfoundation.
org or 314-735-0085. We have greatly appreciated and enjoyed our partnership with the Berges Family Foundation and look forward to remaining trusted collaborators in our community building work! Interested in Applying for a Grant?
If you think your organization is a great mission-fit for one of our Foundation clients or if you would like to apply for a grant, we can help you get started. Contact grants@stlgives. org.
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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.