Funding Amount

Up to US $3,000

Deadline

October 12, 2026

8 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Geography

  • Serving the Bolivar and Polk County area are eligible to apply

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Overview

The Bolivar Area Affiliate Grantmaking Program, supported by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to enhance community development in the Bolivar and Polk County region. This program invites 501(c)(3) organizations and other IRS-approved entities to apply for grants up to $3,000 to support their initiatives. The foundation focuses on fostering collaboration and effective grantmaking to improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Foundation of the Ozarks
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) provides philanthropic leadership to build stronger communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration and public leadership.
We help donors achieve their philanthropic goals through professional management and investment of charitable funds. We work with nonprofit organizations to help them fulfill their missions through fund administration, grantmaking and learning opportunities. We award scholarships to deserving students to help them achieve their educational goals.
Community Development
The Bolivar Area Community Foundation works to improve the quality of life for individuals in the Bolivar and Polk County area through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership.
Applicants who serve the Bolivar and Polk County area are encouraged to apply.
Applicants may apply for up to $3,000 in funding for this grant cycle.

Eligibility

501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Bolivar and Polk County area are eligible to apply.

What Community Foundation of the Ozarks Inc actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025
477
Total given
$21.36M
Median grant
$20K
Range
$5,065–$1M
  • By dollars: Missouri 87%, North Carolina 4%, Arkansas 1%. Top recipient cities: Springfield, MO; Joplin, MO; Carthage, MO.
  • 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
  • 30% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.

Example grants

  • Show-Me Christian Youth Home · La Monte, MO

    Specific program

    $1M

  • Missouri State University Foundation · Springfield, MO

    Specific program

    $771K

  • Convoy of Hope · Springfield, MO

    Specific program

    $728K

  • Cross Trail Outfitters Inc · Plymouth, NC

    Specific program

    $712K

  • Marion C Early R-V School District · Morrisville, MO

    Specific program

    $580K

IRS Form 990, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development

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