This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: T-Mobile

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funding: T-Mobile presents the Hometown Grant Program to support community projects that will revitalize small towns for the next 5 years. Towns with populations of less than 50,000 can apply for community improvement grants of up to $50,000.

https://t-mobile.custhelp.com/app/HTG/HTG_Application

This funding opportunity is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: Midwest BankCentre

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Emergency unsecured, low-interest loans for small businesses and emergency personal loans

https://www.midwestbankcentre.com/life-happens

This funding opportunity is available on a rolling basis.

Funder: GoFundMe, Yelp, and Intuit QuickBooks

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: $500 in matching grants to any small business that’s been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and raises $500 on GoFundMe

https://www.gofundme.com/c/small-business-relief-initiative-and-fund-faqs

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: U.S. Department of Commerce - Economic Development Administration

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Organizations, institutions, & governments seeking investments that support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, & revolving loan fund projects that leverage existing regional assets & support the implementation of economic development strategies

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=321695

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: U.S. Small Business Administration

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19

https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: Regions

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Nonprofits focusing in: economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness.

https://www.regions.com/about-regions/community-engagement

This funding opportunity is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded CARES Act funds to the St. Louis Economic Development Partnership and The St. Louis Local Development Company, an organization under the St. Louis Development Corporation’s umbrella, to make loans to businesses that have been negatively affected by COVID-19 or that are providing goods or services addressing problems caused by the pandemic.

https://stlpartnership.com/who-we-are/our-teams/business-finance/eda-metropolitan-loan-program/

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: St. Louis County Port Authority

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: $500 discretionary grants for small businesses (included but not limited to gig workers, artist, therapist, hairstylist, and other service-oriented workers). Preference given to businesses in the Promise Zone area of North County & Lemay.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ciW9T84OgepIAKFGXaWzZJuGODKmcbyO8zsC04jdLnI/viewform?edit_requested=true

Funder: Office of Community Services (OCS) at the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Due: July 11, 2022

Funds: Federal grant program for community development corporations (CDCs). CED-funded projects create or expand businesses, create new jobs for individuals with low incomes, and leverage investments in communities.

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333377

Read the announcement: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/outreach-material/ced-announcement-apply-ced-grant

Webinars on how to apply:

• National Association for Latino Community Asset Builders: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_h98klJI8Rsu-9Bozhp9lRQ

• California Community Economic Development Association: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hrdXrsxeQM6TI0FO9PjqhA

Funder: Illinois Charitable Trust

Due: March 31, 2022

Funds: Illinois nonprofits working on Food Programs, Housing Programs, and Workforce & Economic Development. Applicants must have annual budgets under $1 million.

https://illinoistreasurer.gov/Office_of_the_Treasurer/Charitable_Trust

Funder: Guy B. Jaffe and Judy Schwartz Jaffe Charitable Foundation (component fund of the St. Louis Community Foundation)

Due: March 11, 2022 at 3:00 pm CT

Funds: One-year grants up to $5,000 are available to support projects or programming within the impact areas of entrepreneurship and business startup, job creation, and cultural arts.

*Please note, the Jaffe Foundation currently has two open grant opportunities on their platform. When preparing your proposal, ensure you have accessed the Jaffe Foundation Priority Grants form. Please reach out to Emily Seiple, eseiple@stlgives.org if you have any questions about this grant opportunity.

https://www.communitybuildersstl.org/s/Jaffe-Priorty-Grants-RFP-2022.pdf (RFP)

https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=stlgives (apply)

Funder: Equifax Foundation

Due: November 5, 2021

Funding: The 2021 Equifax Foundation Creating Shared Value Grant will be a one-time award in a range of $15,000- $20,000 to one organization. The award serves to bridge the wealth gap of Black/African-American non-profit organizations in the St. Louis region.

Equifax Foundation 2021 Creating Shared Value Grant Application

Equifax Foundation 2021 Creating Shared Value Grant Form

Funder: City of St. Louis

Due: October 25, 2021

Funding: The City of St. Louis Department of Health (DOH) is soliciting proposals for COVID-19 Community Engagement and Education. Canvassing efforts will support a broader, coordinated, multi-faceted campaign to build vaccine trust, address vaccine misinformation, reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination among St. Louis City residents.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/health/documents/fiscal-documents/upload/DOH-COVID-19-Community-Engagement-and-Education-ARPA-RFP-Final.pdf

Funder: Economic Development Administration (EDA)

Due: October 19, 2021

Funding: The American Rescue Plan Act Build Back Better Regional Challenge is designed to help communities and regions affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) will grant $27-75 million to 20-30 finalist coalitions.

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=334735

Funder: U.S. Department of the Treasury Community Development Financial Institutions Fund

Due: October 12, 2021

Funds: The Capital Magnet Support program provides competitively awarded grants to fund affordable housing arrangements and community revitalization initiatives that benefit low-income individuals and communities across the nation.

https://www.cdfifund.gov/programs-training/programs/cmf

Funder: City of St. Louis Community Development Administration

Due: September 30, 2021

Funds: In response to the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency, The City of St. Louis Community Development Administration (CDA) is accepting proposals for activities that will assist in the elimination of food instability experienced by City of St. Louis residents, caused by the health emergency.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/rfp-slfrf-food-assistance.cfm

This bucket of the FLOURISH St. Louis fund is reserved for community groups to implement new and existing community engagement efforts that promote maternal and infant vitality, provide social support and healing to new and expectant mothers, and/or build community among Black parents in priority zip codes where infant mortality is at its worst. Our goal is to get funds in the hands of community leaders doing grassroots, on-the-ground work to support Black moms and babies – even if you are not a registered 501c3 or have not previously received grant funding, you are encouraged to apply!

Examples of projects we might fund include, but are not limited to:

• Providing baby-related supplies to families

• Leading peer groups/education

• Connecting families to resources

The final deadline to apply will be August 13, 2021. All applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Please note that staff will only be available until 4:00 p.m. to answer any questions or resolve issues. The anticipated project start date is October 1, 2021.

https://www.flourishstlouis.org/community-mobilization-funds/

Funder: Bank of America

Due: June 25, 2021

Funds: The Economic Mobility Focused on the Needs of the Community category provides support for affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, and small businesses.

https://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/charitable-foundation-funding.html

Funder: HUD

Due: May 21, 2021

Funds: The overall purpose of the Older Adult Home Modification Program (OAHMP) is to assist experienced nonprofit organizations, state and local governments, and public housing authorities in undertaking comprehensive programs that make safety and functional home modifications and limited repairs to meet the needs of low-income elderly homeowners. The goal of the home modification program is to enable low-income elderly persons to remain in their homes through low-cost, low barrier, high impact home modifications to reduce older adults’ risk of falling, improve general safety, increase accessibility, and to improve their functional abilities in their home.

https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/spm/gmomgmt/grantsinfo/fundingopps/oahmp

Funder: National Community Reinvestment Coalition and the Stavros Niarchos Foundation

Due: March 19, 2021

Funds: Up to $20,000 (which does not need to be repaid), virtual training, & mentorship for U.S.-based small businesses. The program is focused on businesses owned by people of color, women, & veterans & those in lower-income communities.

https://www.equivico.com/ncrc-business-grants

Funder: The Funders Network: Partners for Places

Due: March 19, 2021

Funds: Partners for Places, an initiative of The Funders Network, is a matching grant program that creates opportunities for cities and counties in the United States and Canada to improve communities by building partnerships between local government leaders, community-led groups, and place-based local or regional foundations.

https://www.fundersnetwork.org/partners-for-places/

Funder: STL City Community Development Administration (CDA)

Due: March 12, 2021

Funds: The Community Development Administration in St. Louis City will be accepting proposals from developers interested in new construction or rehabs of affordable, residential or mixed-use development projects until March 12. A Zoom workshop to explain the process and answer questions will be on Thursday January 28 at 9am.

https://www.stlouis-mo.gov/government/departments/community-development/residential-development/resources/nofa/spring-2021-nofa.cfm

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: St. Louis County (through the CARES Act)

Due: Applications accepted from November 23 at 9:00 am until December 7 at 5:00 pm or until grant funds are exhausted.

Funds: $5,000 grants to small businesses impacted by COVID for operating expenses or business costs, including rent and payroll. Restaurants may also use their $5,000 grant to cover purchases necessary to adapt to COVID-related public health restrictions, such as equipment for outdoor dining, heaters, tents, curbside service.

https://stlpartnership.com/applications-open-on-monday-nov-23rd/

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Short-term relief for small employers in the United States and its territories

https://savesmallbusiness.com/

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: Omidyar Network

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: 501(c)(4) funding into national, state, and local advocacy and organizing efforts aimed at passing economic stimulus to address the immediate toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on working people while reshaping our economic structure to ensure they are less vulnerable in the future

https://www.omidyar.com/blog/omidyar-network-covid-19-economic-response-advocacy-fund-frequently-asked-questions

This grant is accepting applications on a rolling basis.

Funder: St. Louis Community Foundation and partners

Due: Ongoing opportunity

Funds: Short-term monetary relief to employees and owners of independent bars, restaurants, and shops in the St. Louis area affected by closures and other circumstances brought about by the COVID-19 outbreak

https://stlgives.org/covid19/gateway-resilience-fund/

Funder: Missouri Department of Economic Development

Due: July 14 - December 1, 2020,

Funds: Manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, and other entities to reimburse certain costs for retooling existing facilities by purchasing necessary equipment and services to make critically needed PPE for use in Missouri.

https://ded.mo.gov/content/show-me-strong-personal-protective-equipment-ppe-retooling-program