Pettus Foundation — St. Louis Grants
Forecasted
Pettus Foundation — St. Louis Grants support St. Louis nonprofits’ workforce training, youth development, and education programs that expand opportunities and build self-reliance and independence.
Funder: St. Louis Community Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (First round) | July 2027 (Second round)
Funding Amounts: Typical grants of $5,000–$25,000
Summary: Supports St. Louis nonprofit workforce development, youth development, and education programs that build self-reliance and independence.
Key Information: Applications are invitation-only; begin with an inquiry to the grants team.
Description
The Pettus Foundation’s St. Louis grants support nonprofit programs that build self-reliance, independence, and citizen productivity. The St. Louis Community Foundation works with the foundation’s trustees to assist organizations with funding inquiries and applications. Giving reflects James T. Pettus’s desire to open opportunities for people who might otherwise lack them.
Priorities include direct job, technical, and career training, alongside soft skills needed to obtain and retain employment. Youth development programs prepare young people for the workforce and life after high school through higher education, technical school, military service, or apprenticeships. Education interests include early childhood education and K–12 public schools, especially middle school, plus teacher training and innovative curricula reaching multiple preschools. Trustees recognize multiple paths to career success, including STEM-related projects.
