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Grants of up to $1,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations for sporting events in eligible communities. Funding is intended for the planning and implementation of sports events that draw tourists to the local area. Eligible expenses include facility rental, official sal

Grants to Missouri and Illinois K-12 public, private, parochial, and charter schools in eligible areas for creative classroom projects that prepare students for a technology-rich future. Funding is intended for projects that motivate teachers, engage students, and gener

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Oregon, Missouri, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and government entities for programs that benefit families and children in eligible counties. Eligible projects benefit local re

Grants of up to $3,000 to Missouri nonprofits, school districts, government entities, and churches in eligible counties to enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to address the most critical needs of the community. Eligible applicants must

Grants of $10,000 to Missouri qualifying community foundations in eligible locations for financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to assist organizations in providing grants to rural communities. Requests must be submitted through

Grants of up to $2,500 to Missouri nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, government agencies, and civic associations for humanities projects and programs benefitting audiences within the State. Possible project formats include but are not limited to exhibit

Grants of up to $6,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide services in the focus areas of veteran

Grants to Missouri academic, public, and special libraries to digitize historical resources and newspapers. Eligible projects are those that involve primary sources related to Missouri and its history. Priority will be given to institutions based on the importance of th

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for projects that protect vulnerable populations. Eligible programs may align with one of the following areas of focus: human trafficking prevention; veterans; older adults; imm

Grants to Missouri public libraries for technology improvements, including website redesign and equipment updates and replacements. Funding is intended to help libraries improve their computer security and network performance, and to provide appropriate computer resourc

Grants to Missouri public, school, and academic libraries for new or expanded programs that are appropriate for people of all ages. Funding is intended to support programs that improve literacy in local communities with an emphasis on high-risk populations. Funding may

Grants of up to $2,000 to Missouri nonprofit organizations and governmental units including municipalities, school districts, schools, IHEs, and libraries to support art activities. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to performances, festivals, exhibitions