Thirteen grants ranging from $1,000 to $1,500 were awarded in 2026 to support local programs in human capacity development, arts, senior services, and community building. They are listed with the counties they serve. Each grant ranged from $500 to $1,500:

• Central Missouri Area Agency on Aging dba Aging Best for “Home Delivered Meal Program” (Boone+)
• Boys’ And Girls’ Clubs of West Central Missouri for “Project Learn” (Howard)
• Missouri Girls Town for “Safe Play Initiative: Swing Set Renewal Project” (all 10 counties)
• Shoes from the Heart for “Shoe Mission” (Cooper)
• Callaway Arts Council dba Brick District Playhouse for “Children’s Musical Theater Initiative” (Callaway)
• Coalition Against Rape and Domestic Violence of Callaway County for “Survivor Transportation Assistance: Emergency Gas Card Support Project” (Callaway)
• First Chance for Children for “Play, Connect, Thrive: Strengthening Families Through Early Learning and Community Connection” (Audrain, Boone, Callaway,
  Cole)
• Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture for “First Grade Food Education” (Boone)
• Freeair Literacy Foundation for “FREEAIR Books After School Workshop Series” (Boone)
• Ronald McDonald House Mid-Missouri for “Snack Pack Program” (Cole)
• Ability Mid Mo for “Loading Dock” (Moniteau)
• Columbia Children’s Museum for “Building a Children’s Museum for Our Community: Programs, Outreach, and Growth” (Boone)
• Good Dads, Inc. for “Good Dads – Strong Schools – Sponsorship Rock Bridge Elementary” (Boone)

These grants empower local nonprofits to continue their invaluable work, making a lasting impact on the community.