Springfield City Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Grant Program FY27 supports local youth programs that help young people overcome barriers, learn, grow, connect, and contribute to their community.
The YEP Grantmaking Program funds youth-driven nonprofit projects benefiting children and young people (ages 0–22) in the Fox River Valley, with grant decisions made by local youth.
Jewell Schweitzer Quality of Life Grant Program FY27 supports agencies tackling red-flag issues in the 2026 Community Focus Report to improve quality of life in Springfield–Greene County.
Rapid Response Grant Program FY27 supports agencies in central and southern Missouri with one-time aid to address urgent, unexpected needs or pursue time-sensitive collaboration and innovation.
YAPPERS Grants from the Community Foundation of Jackson County support youth-led and youth-focused nonprofit projects to improve community well-being in Jackson County, Iowa.
In Youth We Trust Grants support young people in northern Illinois to lead charitable projects that benefit local youth, address community issues, and build teamwork and leadership.