Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program FY27
Inclusion & Belonging Grant Program FY27 supports organizations’ community engagement, student leadership, and events to broaden representation and make belonging visible in the Ozarks.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates: May 6, 2027 (Fiscal-year close; rolling until funds are spent)
Funding Amounts: $90,000 total available; up to $3,000 per agency per fiscal year
Summary: Supports inclusive community participation, broader representation in leadership, student engagement, and events that make belonging visible in the Ozarks.
Key Information: Agencies may submit only one request per fiscal year.
Description
The Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) runs this program to support small grant requests that ensure inclusive participation and engagement throughout its service area. Funding supports expenses that broaden the perspectives represented in leadership roles and community life, provide students with fair and inclusive opportunities for community engagement and leadership, and support events that make belonging visibly represented in the Ozarks.
The program places nondiscrimination at the center of both grantmaking and funded activities. CFO and its affiliates do not discriminate in awarding grants, and grantees must follow the same principle when using grant funds in employment practices and policies governing access to services. The program serves eligible organizations working within CFO’s regional service area.
