The Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation makes grants to improve the quality of life for individuals in Vernon County through thoughtful grantmaking and community leadership.
Donor Name: Nevada/Vernon County Community Foundation
State: Missouri
County: Vernon County (MO)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
This grant program is funded by the Nevada/Vernon County Philanthropic Society. The mission of the Philanthropic Society is to pool the annual membership gifts of up to 100 individuals, couples, and businesses in Nevada/Vernon County for distribution in support of local projects that improve the services and quality of life in this community.
Funding Information
Maximum grant request amount is $25,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- 501(c)3 organizations or other IRS approved entities (government entities, school districts and churches) serving the Nevada/Vernon County area are eligible to apply.
- In awarding grants, affiliates of the CFO will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, ability, 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, ability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status either in its employment practices or in its policies and procedures concerning access to services.
- All proposals should meet the following minimum guidelines:
- Be for a defined project. (Proposals for annual general operating funds will not be rated highly.)
- Address a significant documented need in the community.
- Improve the quality of life of Vernon County residents.
- Applications can be for either programs or capital items (building, renovation, equipment, etc.). Endowment-growing grants will not be considered.
- Organizations wishing to apply for a grant in excess of that range should contact the Philanthropic Society for permission before applying.
- Proposals for event sponsorships, political groups, or those benefitting individuals (e.g., fundraisers to defray medical expenses) will not be considered.
- Churches or religious organizations may submit proposals provided that the purpose is for a wider community benefit.
- Applicants who serve the Nevada/ Vernon County area are encouraged to apply.
- Top-rated applicants will be invited to make a live presentation to the Philanthropic Society.
For more information, visit CFO.
