Springfield Black Tie Grant Program

Springfield Black Tie Grant Program

Funder: Springfield Black Tie, Inc. (MO, US)

Program Status: Active funding program

Overview: Springfield Black Tie, Inc. is Southwest Missouri's premier fundraising event benefitting local and state-wide charities serving the LGBT+ community in Springfield and southwest Missouri. The organization has been operating since 2003 and has provided over $1.5 million to non-profit organizations in the southwest Missouri region.

Geographic Scope

• Primary Service Area: Springfield and southwest Missouri region
• Secondary Service Area: State-wide charities

Focus Areas

Target Population: LGBT+ community and related charitable causes

Funding Approach

• Black Tie intends to fund programs or projects that would not otherwise be achievable without Black Tie's financial support
• Emphasizes equity for a diverse group of viable organizations

Eligibility

• Non-profit organizations serving the LGBT+ community in Springfield and southwest Missouri
• Organizations must be able to submit complete applications online through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO)

Application Timeline

• Application Period Opens: Late August (annually)
• Deadline: TBD (historically announced in late August)
• Applicant Notification: By October 6th
• Grant Disbursement: Late December or early January

Review Process

• Independent grant review committee appointed to review and score applications
• Uses Likert scale scoring methodology

Organization Details

• Tax Status: 501(c)(3) exempt organization
• Contact/Application Portal: Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO)
• Website: www.cfozarks.org