The Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund from the Community Foundation of the Ozarks supports transformative, research-based projects for midlife women seeking positive life change in the Ozarks.
Funder: Community Foundation of the Ozarks
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One grant of up to $1,000; single award per cycle.
Summary: Supports a midlife woman in the Ozarks region seeking major positive life change, via a grant administered through a nonprofit.
Key Information: Only one grant is awarded each year; applications must be submitted by a nonprofit on behalf of the individual.
The Jerry & Tac Caplan Midlife Initiative Fund is designed to empower a midlife woman in the Community Foundation of the Ozarks (CFO) region who is seeking a transformative, positive change in her life. The grant provides direct support, administered through a nonprofit organization, to help the recipient gain greater control over her circumstances and pursue meaningful personal growth. The program places special emphasis on supporting women facing significant barriers, such as those in poverty, nonwhite women, or women with physical or mental disabilities.