Community Grants Service

The Jackson County Seniors Fund seeks proposals for its 2026 Community Grants to help older adults in Jackson County, Missouri live independently, safely, and with dignity. Funded programs must target one or more strategic priorities: reducing food insecurity, supporting unpaid caregivers, reducing social isolation, providing home modification and fall prevention, or addressing transportation barriers. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) nonprofits in good standing or fiscally sponsored programs, headquartered in Jackson County, Missouri, with an established track record of operating the program for at least one year. Applicants can request between $10,000 and $250,000, capped at 25% of the applicable organizational or program budget, to cover activities during the grant period from January 1 to December 31, 2027. Interested organizations must submit one application electronically via the Foundant GLM online system by November 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CST, along with required documents such as tax letters, Form 990s, and budgets. Questions regarding the RFP may be directed to [email protected].