The Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation funds organizations in the broad areas of the arts, community development, education, environment, health, human services and religion. While it predominately supports St. Louis area nonprofits, grants are also made to national and international charities. The majority of these grants are granted on the advice of a donor or at the direction of a donors estate through donor advised, field of interest, scholarship or designated funds. The foundation's endowed, unrestricted funds support the foundation's annual Discretionary Grant Program. The foundation administers its Discretionary Grant Program through a periodic series of initiatives related to four areas of interest outlined below. Application guidelines are prepared for each initiative and grant seekers need to apply in accordance with these guidelines. The foundation’s discretionary grant making program is centered on the following areas of interest:
The Greater Saint Louis Community Foundation makes over $6.5 million in grants annually to over 1,000 organizations.
Organizations interested in learning more about the Foundation's grant making in general or the foundation’s Discretionary Grant Program are encouraged to contact Linda Aitch, Director of Community Investment at [email protected]
Nonprofit agencies located in and near St. Louis are eligible to apply for funding. Please refer to the official program guidance for additional information and restrictions.
There are no specific annual deadlines. Please contact the Foundation directly in order to initiate the grant process and learn more about how to apply.
Award amounts vary. $450,000 in discretionary grants are provided annually.