Grants Available in Missouri (2026)
As of 2026, Missouri organizations can access 2,541 active grants with a median award ceiling of $340,000. Top funding agencies include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. These grants are available to nonprofits, municipalities, and school districts statewide, with deadlines updated daily by GrantSonar.
2,541
Open Grants
$340,000
Median Award Ceiling
Top Funders by Total Funding
- 1.USDA Rural Development Electric Programs$100,000,000
- 2.Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)$55,000,000
- 3.Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC)$55,000,000
- 4.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - ERA$50,000,000
- 5.Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)$50,000,000
Top Funders by Open Grants
- 1.National Institutes of Health329 grants
- 2.U.S. National Science Foundation59 grants
- 3.Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA46 grants
- 4.Food and Drug Administration31 grants
- 5.Health Resources and Services Administration24 grants
Upcoming Grant Deadlines in Missouri
Youth Neighborhoods Rising Fund
28d leftThe Youth Neighborhoods Rising Fund (Youth NRF) is a grant opportunity created by youth, for youth. This initiative is designed for high school studen…
The Home Builders Charitable Foundation provides funding to organizations with special shelter needs. Organizations must be a 501(c)(3) entity and spo…
The Webster Electric Foundation provides grants to support community projects and initiatives. Organizations must submit a detailed application includ…
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Grants in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available in Missouri right now?
Missouri organizations can currently access roughly 2,541 active grant opportunities tracked by GrantSonar, spanning federal, state, and private foundation funding. The list is updated daily as new opportunities are posted and closed ones drop off.
Who is eligible for grants in Missouri?
Grants in Missouri are available to a wide range of organizations — nonprofits, municipalities, counties and state agencies, school districts, tribal entities, and in some programs small businesses. Eligibility varies by program, so GrantSonar filters opportunities against your organization's specific type and service area.
What is the typical grant size in Missouri?
Across open Missouri grants the median award ceiling is $340,000. Individual awards range from a few thousand dollars for local community programs to multi-million-dollar federal and foundation grants, depending on the funder and program.
Which agencies fund the most grants in Missouri?
The most active grant funders for Missouri organizations include National Institutes of Health, U.S. National Science Foundation, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, alongside state agencies and private foundations. GrantSonar tracks these sources daily so new opportunities surface as soon as they open.
How can Missouri nonprofits find grants they actually qualify for?
Missouri nonprofits can use GrantSonar to match their mission, budget, and service area against every grant in the database and receive AI-ranked alerts when a fitting opportunity opens. This replaces manually checking dozens of agency and foundation portals.
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