Grants for Colleges & Universities

Grants of up to $75,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, faith-based entities, Tribes, school districts, government agencies, and academic institutions to plan and develop projects that address community needs. Funding is intended to support the preparation of...

Grants and scholarships to Missouri residents for educational and charitable purposes in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support religious, scientific, literary, and charitable activities, as well as provide college scholarships. Scholarship funds may b...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to benefit local residents. Funding may be requested for a wide variety of focus areas, including but not limited to alcohol abstinence, children with disabilities, support for colleg...

Grants of $13,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs that directly help people in need and benefit local communities in eligible regions. The following focus areas will take priority: human and social services, youth development, education and develo...

Awards to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public and private school teachers and college professors in eligible regions to recognize excellence in education. Awardees will receive an award and a frameable certificate. They will also be featured in a recognition press r...

Opportunity for Missouri youth to join a program to watch the national government in action and receive a scholarship. Eligible applicants are high school juniors and seniors who already hold leadership positions. Awardees will receive an all-expenses-paid trip to...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations and governmental entities, including public schools, institutions of higher education, and law enforcement agencies, for programs related to recreational shooting activities. Funding is intended to provide equipment, supp...

Grants to Missouri public school districts, special school districts, IHEs, and technical and professional schools for reading services to assist students who are legally blind. Funding is intended to reimburse schools for employing a qualified individual to read ...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, government agencies, academic institutions, and soil and water conservation districts for projects that benefit state watersheds. Applicants must request access to the online application system before submitting an appli...

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that involve primary sources related to Mis...

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs for people of all ages. Funding is intended for activities that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on underserved populations. Grants may also be used for st...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Missouri nonprofit and faith-based organizations, local agencies, and educational institutions to advance education in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support youth development, innovative programming, enrichment opportunities, ...

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of healthcare, human services, education, and culture. Eligible request types include program support and genera...

Grants to Missouri nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, government agencies, and IHEs to host community or school-based performances. Funding is intended for performances by qualified presenting artists. Eligible uses of funds include artist fees, marketin...

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for capital expenses, specific programs, and capacity-building efforts. Focus areas include social services, education for underserved youth, Jewish organizations, healthcare, business edu...

Grants to Missouri and Kansas nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community enrichment and education programs. The purpose of funding is to enhance economic opportunities for underserved and low-income communities. The Foundation concentrates its phi...

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations and postsecondary education and vocational training institutions in eligible counties for educational and career training programs for veterans. Eligible uses of funds include tuition, fees, books, and other ...

Grants to Missouri postsecondary education students and qualified apprentices to cover costs associated with certification, credentials, and degrees. Applicants must be seeking employment in a high-need career. Applicants must report their residency and employment...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, and government agencies for projects to address the feral swine population in eligible states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the progr...

Grants to USA faculty researchers affiliated with IHEs in multiple states and territories for collaborative research projects in science and engineering. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete the required registrations before applying. Fund...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education in multiple states and territories to build institutional capacity to conduct basic science and engineering research. Applicants must submit preliminary applications and complete the required registrations before appl...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to manage and protect forests in multiple states. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Program goals include refo...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs for projects to enhance recreation and visitor experiences in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Eligible ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, transportation-related organization, or nonprofit organization to assist small businesses competing for transportation contracts in multiple states. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

Grants to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ne...

Fellowships of up to $50,000 to individuals at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to conduct research related to the humanities, education, and social sciences. Funding is intended to create conditions for su...

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to teaching staff at eligible institutions of higher education in multiple USA states and the US Virgin Islands to design and plan research projects. Funding is intended to complete exploratory research, advance an exist...

Grants to Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools for projects to benefit local rural communities. The Foundation’s mission is to assist rural communities in MFA Oil Company’s mark...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, Tribes, and IHEs for projects to manage noxious weeds and invasive species in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Th...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, and IHEs to protect and grow the national native seed supply chain. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. Funding is intended to protect...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human servi...

Scholarships to Arkansas, California, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Texas students to support the rice industry. Graduating high school students will produce an original video up to three minutes about rice grown in the United States. The grand-prize winne...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government entities in multiple states to create commemorative signs. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside markers that acknowledge...

Grant of $2,500 to a USA or Canada faculty member at a qualifying IHE to produce a media project. Funding is intended to support work that is in progress or still in the concept phase. Eligible projects include news stories, documentaries, multimedia projects, or ...

Grants to USA and territories Historically Black Colleges and Universities in eligible states to increase capacity to pursue scientific research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and must ensure that required registrations are completed prior to ...

Grants to Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas nonprofit organizations to enhance the economic well-being and quality of life of communities within the funding source service area. Funding is intended for initia...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and Puerto Rico fire departments, EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety and nonprofit organizations, and schools in eligible regions to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life...

Grants and scholarships to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to expand educational opportunities for residents. Organizations must discuss their proposal with the Foundation prior to applying. Funding for individuals is provided for sp...

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, public schools, museums, public radio and television, hospitals, and health and human service agencies in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is in...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

Grants to USA professionals, scholars, educators, administrators, and artists to support professional projects abroad. Awards will be offered to selected recipients specializing in a range of fields at all career levels. Eligible individuals may apply for projects...

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend an...

Grants to USA medical schools, residency programs and nursing programs to recognize and promote excellent nutrition education. Funding is intended to identify existing nutrition training programs and to develop new curricula that can be shared and used to train me...

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, public entity, or intramural organization for research related to bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrati...

Grants to USA and territories scientists and teams of scientists affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and school districts for innovative and unconventional scientific research. Applicants are advised that requ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required re...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for early-career research projects related to Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...