Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program FY27
Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program FY27 supports students and educators in Jasper, Barton, and Dade counties with equipment, training, and facilities for technical education.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: October 21, 2026, at 11:45 p.m. (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000; funds must be spent within one year of receipt
Summary: Supports vocational and technical education through equipment, curriculum, educator training, student opportunities, and facility improvements in Jasper, Barton, and Dade counties.
Key Information: Applicants must be public 501(c)(3) organizations or other IRS-approved entities serving the Tri-County area.
Description
The Clinton and Nancy Schilling Technical Educational Grant Program supports vocational and technical education in the Tri-County area of Jasper, Barton, and Dade counties. Funding comes from the Clinton and Nancy Schilling Community Fund, a fund of the Lockwood Community Foundation. The program is listed through the Community Foundation of the Ozarks grant portal, and the fund’s advisory board makes grant decisions.
The program supports resources for student learning, continuing education for educators, and improvements to educational spaces. Priorities include classroom and hands-on education equipment, student curriculum, educator continuing education stipends, and opportunities for students to attend trade shows, competitions, conferences, and similar events. Facility renovations and capital requests nearing the end of a campaign are also funding priorities.
