Grants in Missouri: 10+ Funding Opportunities

Organizations in Missouri can access federal grants open to all states, Missouri-specific state agency funding, regional foundation awards, and corporate giving programs. GrantAQ tracks every active grant available to Missouri nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and small businesses — and uses AI to match your organization to the funding you actually qualify for.

10+

Grants Available

$500.8M

Total Funding Tracked

$100.2M

Average Award

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State

Top Funding Categories in Missouri

St. LouisCommunity Fdns ExpandedKC, entrepreneurshipKansas CityTech

Active Grants in Missouri

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
foundation

Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

The Greater Kansas City Community Foundation is a center for philanthropy that helps individuals, families and companies give to charities and build philanthropic legacies through donor-advised funds and other charitable giving vehicles. Since 1978, donors have granted more than $9 billion to charities through the foundation's services.

Up to $500.0MRolling deadline
Kauffman Foundation
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Kauffman Foundation

KC, entrepreneurship

Up to $500KRolling deadline
Emerson Charitable Trust
state

Emerson Charitable Trust

St. Louis

Up to $100KRolling deadline
Greater KC Community Foundation
state

Greater KC Community Foundation

Kansas City

Up to $100KRolling deadline
St. Louis Community Foundation
state

St. Louis Community Foundation

St. Louis

Up to $50KRolling deadline
Innovation
state

Missouri Tech Corp

Tech

Amount variesRolling deadline
Missouri Technology Corp SBIR/STTR programs
state

Missouri Technology Corp SBIR/STTR programs

Missouri Technology Corporation provides matching funds and support services for Missouri-based companies participating in federal SBIR/STTR programs. The program helps small businesses leverage federal awards with additional state funding and commercialization assistance.

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
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Missouri Arts Council

Arts

Amount variesRolling deadline
Tax credits, incentives
state

MO DED

Business

Amount variesRolling deadline
Grants
state

Missouri Humanities

Humanities

Amount variesRolling deadline

Frequently Asked Questions: Missouri Grants

What types of grants are available in Missouri?

Missouri organizations can access federal grants (open to all states), Missouri-specific state agency grants, regional foundation grants, and local community foundation awards. Federal programs represent the largest pool; state agency grants often have shorter application cycles and local preference.

Do I need to be incorporated in Missouri to apply for state grants?

For most Missouri state agency grants, yes — organizations must be registered to do business in Missouri and often must demonstrate primary service delivery within the state. Federal grants are open regardless of incorporation state, provided your program serves eligible populations.

How do I find Missouri state grant opportunities?

Missouri state agency grants are published through the state grants portal, individual agency websites (health department, arts commission, housing finance agency, etc.), and GrantAQ's aggregated database. GrantAQ pulls all active state grants alongside federal and foundation opportunities so you see everything in one place.

What is the deadline cycle for Missouri grants?

Missouri state grant deadlines vary widely by agency. Many education and health grants align with the state fiscal year (often July 1). Community development grants may have spring deadlines. Federal grants follow agency-specific cycles. GrantAQ tracks all deadlines and sends alerts before they close.

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