St. Louis Community Foundation
The St. Louis Community Foundation provides grants management and administrative support for private and family foundations. We assist foundation trustees with their grantmaking decisions in an effort to help them fund creative and sustainable programs.
We provide assistance to nonprofits in navigating the diverse funding structures of our clients and provide the foundations with information about the nonprofit landscape as a whole, as well as their particular area of interest.
Each foundation has its own set of funding criteria and submission deadlines. In order to be considered for a grant, we recommend that nonprofit organizations review the list below and reach out to the St. Louis Community Foundation staff to learn more about each funder’s priorities and process.
👉 Click here to apply for a grant (Grant Portal)
The St. Louis Community Foundation – Financial Education and Asset Building
This grant supports programs that strengthen financial literacy and expand access to tools that help individuals and families build wealth. Eligible projects may include financial coaching, savings initiatives, asset-building programs, and other efforts that foster long-term financial security.
Deadline: Recurring (typically annual)
Learn more: Visit the Foundation’s website
The St. Louis Community Foundation – Partnerships for Youth Success
Focused on improving outcomes for youth across the region, this grant funds partnerships that advance academic achievement, workforce readiness, and personal development. Collaborative applications are encouraged.
Deadline: Recurring (typically annual)
Learn more: Visit the Foundation’s website
The Charless Foundation
The Charless Foundation supports organizations working to improve the quality of life for older adults in the St. Louis region. Grants may fund health programs, supportive services, or innovative initiatives serving aging populations.
Deadline: Recurring
Learn more: Charless Foundation
Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust
The Episcopal Presbyterian Health Trust funds programs that improve health access and outcomes for vulnerable communities in St. Louis. This includes initiatives that address health disparities, provide preventive care, and support innovative health delivery models.
Deadline: Varies by program (often annual)
Learn more: EPHT Website
Gateway Regional Environment Fund
This fund supports environmental protection and sustainability projects in the St. Louis region. Eligible activities include conservation initiatives, green infrastructure, environmental education, and community-led climate resilience efforts.
Deadline: Varies (check for current opportunities)
Learn more: St. Louis Community Foundation
Pettus Foundation
The Pettus Foundation funds organizations that improve education, health, human services, and community development, with a focus on systemic impact in the St. Louis area.
Deadline: Recurring
Learn more: Pettus Foundation
Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund
This fund supports small nonprofit organizations that address community needs through innovative programming. The Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund prioritizes organizations with budgets under $1.5 million and focuses on grants that create meaningful, measurable impact.
Deadline: Annual (Letters of Inquiry typically due in the fall)
Learn more: SOS Women’s Fund
Berges Family Foundation
The Berges Family Foundation invests in initiatives that make St. Louis a more vibrant, inclusive, and forward-looking community. Funding areas include arts and culture, civic progress, education, and youth development.
Deadline: Rolling
Learn more: Berges Family Foundation
How to Apply
Before applying, review each funder’s eligibility guidelines, application process, and deadlines. Many grants require detailed proposals, budgets, and evidence of community impact. Early preparation and clear alignment with funder priorities will strengthen your application.
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