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Grants, foundations, and funding data for Missouri (MO).

Foundations

4,220

Total Assets

$22.6B

Total Giving

$7.5B

Active Grants

123

National Rank

#9

Missouri Grants: Revitalizing Communities Through Strategic Investment in Business, Infrastructure, and Culture

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Key State Programs

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

Federal HUD funds administered by the Missouri DED for non-entitlement communities, supporting housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure improvements, and economic development projects. The state releases an annual Action Plan and competitive grant cycles for municipalities and counties.

Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP)

Provides state tax credits to individuals and businesses that contribute to approved community projects in job training, education, crime prevention, community services, and physical revitalization. FY27 Round 1 applications open in March 2026, creating ongoing cycles for community organizations.

Missouri Nonprofit Grant Program

Targets Missouri-based 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(19) organizations that serve disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk populations, providing direct grant funding through the Department of Economic Development.

Historic Preservation Fund Grants and Land and Water Conservation Fund

The Division of Missouri State Parks administers historic preservation grants for building rehabilitation and the federally funded LWCF program for outdoor recreation projects available to cities, counties, and school districts, requiring a 50% local match.

MASBDA Value-Added Grant Program

Administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, this program provides grants up to $200,000 on a first-come, first-served basis to businesses that add value to Missouri agricultural products, supporting rural economic development.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Missouri distribute Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding?

Missouri's DED administers CDBG funds from HUD for non-entitlement communities — those cities and counties that do not receive CDBG funding directly from the federal government. The state releases an annual Action Plan with public comment periods and competitive grant cycles. Funds support housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure, and economic development projects. The FY2026 Action Plan went through public comment in early 2026. Eligible municipalities and counties apply through periodic competitive cycles announced by DED.

What is the Missouri Neighborhood Assistance Program and how do organizations participate?

The Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) provides state tax credits to individuals and businesses that make contributions to approved community projects. Eligible project categories include job training, education, crime prevention, community services, and physical revitalization. Organizations submit project applications during annual cycles — FY27 Round 1 opens in March 2026 with applications due in May. Approved projects receive NAP tax credit allocations that they can offer to donors as incentives for contributions.

Are there Missouri grants specifically for nonprofit organizations?

Yes, the Missouri DED operates a Nonprofit Grant Program for Missouri-based organizations with 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(19) IRS tax-exempt status that primarily provide services to disadvantaged, vulnerable, or at-risk populations. Additional nonprofit funding comes through the ARPA-funded programs (over $320 million statewide), the Missouri Arts Council grants for cultural nonprofits, and various federal pass-through programs administered by state agencies including Health and Human Services.

What outdoor recreation and historic preservation grants does Missouri offer?

Missouri State Parks administers several key programs. The Historic Preservation Fund Grants Program opens annually with pre-applications typically due in February. The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides federally funded matching grants to cities, counties, and school districts for outdoor recreation projects with a required 50% match. The Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Program offers grants from $300,000 to $15 million for park projects in underserved urban communities. The Bus Grant Program supports transportation to state parks.

Does Missouri offer grants for agricultural businesses and value-added products?

Yes, the MASBDA Value-Added Grant Program, administered by the Missouri Department of Agriculture, provides grants of up to $200,000 on a first-come, first-served basis to businesses that add value to Missouri agricultural products. This program supports processing, packaging, marketing, and other activities that increase the value of raw agricultural products. The state also offers CDBG economic development grants that can support agricultural enterprises in non-entitlement communities.

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Largest Foundations in Missouri

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1Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation$2.5B
2Patterson Family Foundation$1.5B
3Patterson Family Foundation$1.5B
4Hall Family Foundation$1.1B
5Horizon Housing Foundation$917.8M

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