Ameren gives philanthropic grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in communities where it has a business presence in Illinois and Missouri, for meeting critical needs, helping communities thrive, and creating education and economic opportunity. Grants can support specific projects, programs or general operations. Requests are submitted through Ameren's online donation platform, with separate links for Illinois and Missouri.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not a private foundation, located in or serving a community where Ameren has a business presence (Ameren Illinois or Ameren Missouri territory)
Not given to individuals, political or religious (denominational) purposes, for-profit or foreign organizations, sports teams or events, or more than once per calendar year to the same institution
How to apply
Review Ameren's grant criteria on the Grants & Giving page
Choose the Apply in Illinois or Apply in Missouri link for grants and submit your request on Ameren's donation platform
Email PCRIL@Ameren.com (Illinois) or corporatecontributions@ameren.com (Missouri) with questions
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Evergy Community Impact Program grants
EvergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Kansas, Missouri
Evergy's Community Impact Program gives grants and sponsorships to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6) nonprofits in its Kansas and Missouri service area for environmental leadership (clean energy, stewardship, tree planting, waterway clean-ups, park revitalization) and community vitality (workforce readiness, access to opportunity, basic needs). Organizations apply through Evergy's online Request for Funding portal.
What you get
Amount not stated
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit in Evergy's service area (Kansas and Missouri)
Project aligns with environmental leadership or community vitality
May be asked to complete an eligibility quiz
How to apply
Confirm your project fits Evergy's focus areas (environmental leadership, community vitality)
Download the application tips and sample application; gather project description, goals, budget, community impact and contact details
Submit the Request for Funding form through Evergy's online portal
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Evergy Economic Development Local Partner Program
EvergyFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Kansas, Missouri
Evergy's Local Partner Program lets its economic development team invest directly in economic development organizations and communities in its Kansas and Missouri territory. Support covers capacity building (housing, targeted industry and labor force studies, site due diligence, certified site underwriting, industrial park master plans), marketing (property videos, branding, marketing plans, web development), organization development and training, and project support such as economic impact analysis. Communities apply online.
What you get
Services and studies; dollar value not stated
Who qualifies
Economic development organizations and communities in Evergy's service territory (Kansas and Missouri)
Investments must connect to business expansion and attraction activities
How to apply
Review the partner program services (capacity building, marketing, organization development, project support)
Contact your Evergy economic development manager (Kansas, or Kansas City Metro and Missouri West)
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Schnucks Charitable Donation Requests
SchnucksFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesOnly in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
Schnucks donates $25 gift cards to 501(c)(3) nonprofits and first responder units serving its store locations, for raffles, silent auctions or event supplies such as bottled water or fruit. Requests are made online at least 90 days before the event.
What you get
$25 gift card
Who qualifies
IRS-designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit, or a first responder unit that provides emergency services to a Schnucks store
Must attach the IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and include the EIN
Application must be received at least 90 days before the event
Not eligible: cash, grant or sponsorship requests; political events, golf tournaments, galas, conferences; fundraisers for individuals; third-party fundraisers
How to apply
Have your IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and a valid email address ready
Complete the online application at least 90 days before your event and upload the determination letter
If approved, the Schnucks Community Engagement team contacts you the month before the event
Checked against Schnucks's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Evergy Hometown Grant (Connecting for Good)
EvergyFor nonprofitsOnly in Kansas, Missouri
Evergy's annual Hometown Grant program awards up to $10,000 to nonprofits in its service area for one-time basic-needs projects in food security, housing, hygiene or bill payment that expand capacity or go beyond normal operations. Finalists are chosen and the public votes for awardees on Facebook. The 2026 application window ran February 2 to March 4, 2026.
What you get
Up to $10,000
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) nonprofit in Evergy's Kansas and Missouri service area
One-time basic-needs project (food security, housing, hygiene, or bill payment) that expands capacity or is a special project outside normal operations
How to apply
Read the program rules on the Hometown Grant page
Apply during the annual window (February 2 to March 4 in 2026)
Finalists are put to a public Facebook vote; email hometowngrant@evergy.com with questions
Checked against Evergy's own page on October 16, 2026.
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Nike Community Impact Fund (U.S. cities)
NikeFor nonprofits and local governments and tribesLocal programs in 6 states: GA, MA, TN, OR, WA, MO
The Nike Community Impact Fund gives grants to local nonprofits and schools that make play and sport possible for youth in Nike's employee communities. In the U.S., applications open in January 2027 for Atlanta, Boston, Mid-South/Memphis, Portland/Pacific Northwest and St. Louis, through partner foundations. Nike employee committees review applications, and organizations are notified by the end of May.
What you get
Not stated
Who qualifies
Local nonprofit organizations and schools driving change in youth sport and play
Must be in an NCIF-supported community: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Mid-South/Memphis, TN; Portland, OR/Pacific Northwest; or St. Louis, MO
How to apply
In January 2027, apply through the partner foundation for your city: Charities Aid Foundation of America (Atlanta, Boston, Memphis, St. Louis) or Oregon Community Foundation (Portland/Pacific Northwest)
A committee of local Nike employees reviews applications; organizations are notified and grants paid by the end of May
Program page checked on October 16, 2026. The amount or dates aren't published, so confirm them on the program page.
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Nourishing: A Schnucks Foundation Grants
Nourishing: A Schnucks FoundationFor nonprofitsOnly in Missouri, Illinois, Indiana
Nourishing: A Schnucks Foundation makes project grants, typically $10,000 to $15,000, to 501(c)(3) public charities in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana working on mental and behavioral health, education, food security or economic opportunity. The application cycle runs January through March; the next application opens January 2027.
What you get
Typically $10,000 to $15,000
Who qualifies
501(c)(3) public charity in good standing, located in Schnucks' footprint (Missouri, Illinois or Indiana)
Project serves one or more focus areas: mental and behavioral health, education, food security or economic opportunity
Generally does not fund individuals, fundraising events, political campaigns or lobbying, or debt reduction
One application per grant cycle
How to apply
Review the guidelines and FAQs on the foundation page
Submit the online application when the cycle opens in January, with organizational budget, project budget and other funding sources attached
Checked against Nourishing: A Schnucks Foundation's own page on October 16, 2026.
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