Community Grants

Community Grants Program

Funder: Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast

Status: Active annual funding cycle

Geographic Scope: Greene and Christian counties, Missouri

Award Amount: Grants average $5,000 each; total of $35,000 available for community-based projects and programs

Application Timeline: Typically begins in January each year; grant funds distributed in spring

Focus Areas

• Community & economic development
• Health & well-being
• Education & youth
• Environment & sustainability

Eligibility Requirements

• Organization Type: 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
• Charitable Purpose: Funds must be used for charitable purposes
• Local Impact: Funds must be used within Greene and Christian counties
• Community Benefit: Requests must address a community need
• Project-Specific: Grants for general operating expenses are discouraged
• Recognition: Organizations must promote awareness of Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast

What They Fund

• Specific projects/programs (including funds to complete projects or programs)

What They Don't Fund

• General operating expenses

Contact Information

Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast
• Office/Mailing Address: 4730 S National Ave., Ste. A1, Springfield, MO 65810
• Phone: 417-886-8606
• Email: info@springfieldsoutheastrotary.org
• Meeting Location: Ocean Zen, 4117 S National Ave., Springfield, MO 65807

Recent Grant Recipients (2024-2025 Program Year)

• Family Connection (foster visits): $3,800
• Hive of the Ozarks (ADA door): $3,800
• Victory Mission (bunks): $5,000
• Girls on the Run (scholarships): $2,500
• Friends of Abilities First (iPads): $3,300
• Ozarks Regional Y (teen center): $5,000
• Foundation for SPS (books): $4,600

Background

The Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast is a member of Rotary International, the world's largest service organization. Founded in 1967 with 32 charter members, the club has grown to 198 members as of January 31, 2026. District 6080 extends north through Lake of the Ozarks to the Columbia area.