LASC Foundation: Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area Grants

The LASC Foundation offers grants to nonprofit organizations in the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis Area focusing on poverty relief through targeted partnerships. Eligible projects include food security, youth development, and education initiatives. First-time applicants should contact the foundation’s program officer before applying, while unsolicited proposals are accepted year-round. The foundation aims to foster sustainability and self-determination within communities, supporting both faith-based and non-faith-based organizations.

First-time applicants are requested to contact Light a Single Candle Foundation's program officer in advance of completing an application. New partners will first need to submit a Letter of Inquiry. Unsolicited proposals for grants are welcome at any time throughout the year. The Board of Directors reviews proposals quarterly. The submission deadlines are represented by the Full Proposal deadlines. Requests received after the deadline dates will be reviewed at the following meeting.

Eligibility

Recipient organization must be a not for profit USA based 501 (c) (3) public charity as defined by the Internal Revenue Service code.
Projects to be considered must be located within the City of St. Louis, Missouri or North St. Louis County (North County).Projects to be funded will address one of the following LASC Focus Areas:Youth and Family Development & Youth at RiskFood InsecurityEducationBy Personal Invitation from LASCRequests greater than $5,000 will require a site visit. LASC will accept applications for program, operational or capacity building funding.