Funding MO Education: Your Guide to Missouri Education Grants

 

Missouri is committed to providing quality education for all its students. To support this mission, the state offers a variety of grants designed to fuel innovation and excellence in education, from early childhood to career readiness.

This guide will explore some of the key Missouri education grants, providing you with the essential information needed to navigate the application process and secure funding for your initiatives.

Important Note: Grant landscapes are constantly evolving. While we strive for accuracy, always verify details and deadlines with the respective grantmaking authorities.

Aim High Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Description: Recognizes outstanding afterschool programs providing high-quality learning and youth development.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: K-12 programs with measurable outcomes.

  • Website: Afterschool Alliance Awards

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Description: Supports distance learning and telemedicine services in rural areas.

  • Amount: Up to $1,000,000.

  • Duration: 1-3 years.

  • Eligibility: State and local entities, nonprofits.

  • Website: USDA Distance Learning & Telemedicine Grants

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

Hall Family Foundation

  • Description: Supports education, arts, health, and community-related initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, primarily in the Kansas City area.

  • Website: Hall Family Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Description: Supports projects advancing technology for humanity, focusing on education and research.

  • Amount: Up to $100,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: IEEE units, nonprofits, educational institutions.

  • Website: IEEE Foundation Grants

  • Deadline: July 15 annually.

Missouri Environmental Education Association

  • Description: Provides funding for projects that promote environmental education in Missouri.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and nonprofits in Missouri.

  • Website: Missouri Environmental Education Association

  • Deadline: Varies.

Missouri NEA

  • Description: Offers grants for educational innovation and development among educators in Missouri.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Members of the Missouri National Education Association.

  • Website: Missouri NEA

  • Deadline: Varies.

Missouri NEA HOPE Fund

  • Description: Provides emergency financial assistance to NEA members facing hardships.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: Short-term assistance.

  • Eligibility: Missouri NEA members.

  • Website: Missouri NEA HOPE Fund

  • Deadline: Varies.

Missouri PTA

  • Description: Supports schools with grants focusing on family engagement and student success.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: PTA units in Missouri.

  • Website: Missouri PTA

  • Deadline: Varies.

Missouri State Parks Bus Grant Program

  • Description: Provides funding for transportation costs to help schools visit Missouri state parks.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools planning educational trips to state parks.

  • Website: Missouri State Parks

  • Deadline: Varies.

Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Description: Supports public safety, disaster relief, and STEM education programs.

  • Amount: $10,000-$50,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits, educational institutions, public safety organizations.

  • Website: Motorola Solutions Foundation

  • Deadline: Typically in spring.

PNC Grow Up Great Early Childhood Grant

  • Description: Supports early childhood education initiatives.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits and educational institutions focusing on early childhood education.

  • Website: PNC Grow Up Great

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

State STEM and CTE Funding

  • Description: State funding for STEM and Career Technical Education programs.

  • Amount: Varies by state and program.

  • Duration: Varies.

  • Eligibility: Public schools, charter schools, educational institutions.

  • Website: Check state's department of education.

  • Deadline: Varies.

Technology and Engineering Grant

  • Description: Supports advancements in technology and engineering education.

  • Amount: Varies.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Schools and educators focusing on technology and engineering.

  • Website: Typically available through educational foundations or state resources.

  • Deadline: Varies by program.

The Gannett Foundation

  • Description: Supports nonprofits focusing on education and neighborhood improvement in Gannett communities.

  • Amount: $1,000-$10,000.

  • Duration: 1 year.

  • Eligibility: Nonprofits in Gannett service areas.

  • Website: The Gannett Foundation

  • Deadline: Varies

These grant programs in Missouri reflect a strategic commitment to overcoming educational obstacles and promoting sustainability in agriculture. They provide essential resources for LEAs and educators to enhance technical education and foster sustainable practices among young learners. Interested applicants are encouraged to utilize the provided links for more information and to proceed with the application process. By engaging with these opportunities, Missouri aims to build a robust framework for both technical and sustainable agricultural education.

Navigating the Grant Application Process

  • Thorough Research: Understand the grant's purpose, eligibility criteria, and funding priorities.

  • Compelling Narrative: Clearly articulate your project's goals, objectives, and potential impact.

  • Detailed Budget: Provide a realistic and itemized budget that aligns with the grant's guidelines.

  • Timely Submission: Adhere to all deadlines and ensure all required documents are included.

Don't Navigate the Grant Process Alone!

Securing funding through grants can be complex and time-consuming. Our team of expert consultants is here to guide you through every step of the process, from identifying suitable grant opportunities to crafting compelling applications tailored to the Missouri context.

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