How much funding does Community Grants provide?

Community Grants provides Averaging $5,000 per grant; $35,000 total available in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Grants?

The funder has not published the next deadline; based on past cycles it is expected around February.

Who is eligible for Community Grants?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Community Grants offered?

Community Grants runs on an annual cycle. The next deadline is expected February 28, 2027.

Community Grants

Rotary International Springfield

Foundation Annual Grants for Nonprofits Community Development Grants Health Education Grants Grants for Education

Funding Amount

Averaging $5,000 per grant; $35,000 total available

Deadline

Expected ~February

Based on past cycles

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Annual
Current deadline: February 28, 2027
Tracked since: April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: February

From the program guidelines: “Application Timeline: Typically begins in January each year; grant funds distributed in spring”

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

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

Overview

Community Grants Program

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. District 6080 extends north through Lake of the Ozarks to the Columbia area.