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Applications are by invitation only, accepted twice a year through the St. Louis Community Foundation; no fixed deadline is listed.
The Pettus Foundation Grants is sponsored by The Pettus Foundation (facilitated by St. Louis Community Foundation). These grants focus on enhancing self-reliance and productivity in underserved communities through targeted funding in St.
Louis. They support nonprofit initiatives in workforce development, youth development, and education, with a keen interest in early childhood education and job training programs.
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The Pettus Foundation Grants — ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Grantable The Pettus Foundation Grants Foundation Workforce Development Grants Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Education Grants for Nonprofits The Pettus Foundation Grants Funder: St Louis Community Foundation Amount: US $5,000 - US $25,000 Last Updated: August 04, 2025 The Pettus Foundation Grants focus on enhancing self-reliance and productivity in underserved communities through targeted funding in St.
Louis. They support nonprofit initiatives in workforce development, youth development, and education, with a keen interest in early childhood education and job training programs. Applications are by invitation only, facilitated by the St.
Louis Community Foundation, emphasizing robust governance and collaboration with multiple funding partners. Typical grants range from $5,000 to $25,000. NOTE: 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.
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 schoolTo pre-selected organizations in Hawaii, where Mr. Pettus Jr. lived in his later yearsEach of the seven children of James T. Pettus Jr. (family advisors) has an allocated amount to give to charities of their choice In St.
Louis, the Pettus Foundation provides funding to nonprofit organizations working in the following areas: Workforce DevelopmentDirect job, technical, and career trainingSoft skills necessary for successYouth DevelopmentPreparation for the work force including soft skillsPreparation for life after high school including higher education, technical school, military, or apprenticeship programsEducationEarly childhood educationK – 12 public schools with a focus on the middle school years 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. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.
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 improving “soft skills” 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. Note: public charter schools are not a focus of the FoundationThe Foundation does not fund advocacy, research programs, or systems-level initiatives. The Pettus Foundation does not consider grant applications requesting funds for computer technology.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in St. Louis with strong governance and collaborative funding partners. Applications are by invitation only. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $5,000 - $25,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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