Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program

The Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program, offered by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to support nonprofit organizations and government entities addressing pressing issues in Springfield-Greene County. With $120,000 available and individual awards up to $30,000, the program encourages innovative proposals without a matching requirement. Partnerships are welcomed, and all applicants must affirm non-discrimination in service provision, ensuring equitable access for all communities in need.

The Community Foundation of the Ozarks invites agencies seeking to make positive impact on key issues in Springfield-Greene County to apply to the Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program. Proposals must address red flag issues noted in the 20th Anniversary Community Focus Report, which was released last year. You can find this report (and reports from past years) on the Community Focus Report website.
A total of $120,000 is available in the Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program, with awards capped at $30,000.
This program does not involve a matching component from the CFO; however other matching, leverage, and in-kind opportunities are encouraged and may be outlined in this grant application in the budget portion. Risk of failure will not be a deterrent for the grant selection committee as innovative ideas are strongly encouraged. Lastly, while partnerships with other agencies are not required, they are encouraged. You will have an opportunity to note collaborative efforts in the application.
In awarding grants, the CFO and its affiliates will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. As part of the grant process, all grantees will be required to affirm that, in providing services funded in whole or in part by a CFO grant, the grantee will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.

Eligibility

Nonprofit 501(c)3 organizations, government entities, school districts, or tax exempt faith based organizations serving Springfield-Greene County are invited to apply.