The Generosity Collective Grantmaking Program

The Generosity Collective Grantmaking Program, led by the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, aims to address pressing local issues in Springfield by funding impactful projects. With a total of $120,000 available, grants of $30,000 will be awarded to one agency in each of four categories: early childhood development, child abuse prevention, mental health support, and affordable housing. This initiative fosters community collaboration and empowers organizations to create meaningful change.

This grant program is a two-phase process; to participate in the first phase of the process, please complete the application by Pre-Proposal Deadline above. Finalists will be provided instructions on the video phase of the program at that time.Finalists must submit final-phase videos for consideration by the full Generosity Collective membership by Full Proposal Deadline above.
Our Mission & Vision
The mission of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks is to enhance the quality of life in our region through resource development, community grantmaking, collaboration, and public leadership.
As a giving circle dedicated to Springfield, the Generosity Collective brings like-minded individuals together by pooling their donations, learning about high-priority community issues, then collectively determining grant recipients. Through this process, the Generosity Collective plays an active role in confronting pressing local issues.
Grantmaking Categories
The Generosity Collective seeks to fund projects that impact the four grantmaking categories listed below.
Funding
A total of $120,000 is available in this grant round. One agency will be selected in each of the four categories to receive $30,000.

Eligibility

501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts, and churches) serving the Springfield, Missouri area are eligible to apply.Projects may include new program start-up costs and annual or operating support. In awarding grants, affiliates of the CFO will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Grantees must not, in the use of CFO grant funds, discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.