Here’s what you need to know about applying for grants
The Missouri Bar Foundation Board of Trustees accepts grant proposals throughout the year until Aug. 3. Funding decisions will be made at the January 2025 meeting of the Board of Trustees. Applications received after Aug. 3, 2024, will not be evaluated until January 2026.
Who can apply?
Grants are typically limited to organizations and activities performed within Missouri. The foundation does not give grants to individuals.
What is the application process?
To apply, submit a proposal to The Missouri Bar Foundation that includes:
- A one-page cover letter summarizing the project, including the amount of requested funding.
- Organizational background: Provide a brief history and mission of your organization, along with an overview of its current programs and any affiliations. Include the principal geographic area of service and the specific region or regions served.
Project description: Briefly summarize the proposal, including description; target population; specific goals and objectives; activities planned to meet those goals; anticipated outcomes; expected challenges; projected timeline; methods of evaluation; any collaborating organization; and any linkage between the program and other community resources.
- Statewide impact of a project is a key consideration; please include information regarding the statewide reach of the project.
- Project budget: Include a detailed budget for the project. Be sure to address how the foundation funds will be used. Provide information about the total anticipated income and other potential or acquired sources of funding.
Click here to download and complete a grant application. DO NOT submit proposals in notebooks, binders, or plastic folders.
Address any proposals or questions to:
The Missouri Bar Foundation
326 Monroe | P.O. Box 119
Jefferson City, MO 65102 573-638-2227
Email: FoundationAwards@mobar.org
The foundation cannot fund all grant applications it receives and cannot always meet the time constraints of some applications. The foundation may award limited or partial grants or may pay grants in installments. The foundation rarely funds the same project for multiple years.
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